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What test is recommended for detecting HIV infection in infants older than 1 month of age?
What test is recommended for detecting HIV infection in infants older than 1 month of age?
- Western blot test
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (correct)
- Urinalysis
Why may ELISA test not be accurate in detecting HIV infection in infants and toddlers up to 24 months of age?
Why may ELISA test not be accurate in detecting HIV infection in infants and toddlers up to 24 months of age?
- Low CD4 counts
- Presence of transplacentally received antibodies (correct)
- Urinary tract infection
- High platelet count
What can cause false positivity in ELISA tests for HIV in infants?
What can cause false positivity in ELISA tests for HIV in infants?
- High CD4 counts
- Blood glucose level
- Low platelet count
- Presence of maternal antibodies (correct)
In severe HIV infection, what happens to the platelet count?
In severe HIV infection, what happens to the platelet count?
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Which test is more accurate for detecting HIV infection in infants and toddlers based on the information provided?
Which test is more accurate for detecting HIV infection in infants and toddlers based on the information provided?
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