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Infection with HIV is detected by the symptoms the victims present a special tes

ID: 87255 • Letter: I

Question

Infection with HIV is detected by

the symptoms the victims present

a special test only done at the CDC

Tests for antibodies in the blood

taking a pill

If a person is infected with the HIV virus, he or she

is easily determined by the symptoms

has an incubation period of years

can be prevented through the use of the HIV vaccine

is treated with antiviral medications and protease inhibitors

A.

the symptoms the victims present

B.

a special test only done at the CDC

C.

Tests for antibodies in the blood

D.

taking a pill

Explanation / Answer

Infection due to HIV is detected by Rapid antibody test which gives a positive result based on antibodies to HIV, not the virus itself.Hence C is the correct answer

incubation period is of 1-3 weeks, HIV cannot be easily determined by symptons, there is no vaccine for HIV

So D is the correct answer and is used to prevent secondary infections