Detecting HIV Antibodies During HIV Infection

Question

Detecting HIV antibodies during HIV infection
A)is not possible due to immunosuppression during infection.
B)is used to diagnose infection.
C)is possible after a few weeks after infection.
D)is possible after a few weeks and is used to diagnose infection.
E)can occur during phase 2 and 3 of infection.

Accepted Answer

Detecting HIV antibodies is possible after a few weeks of infection and is used to diagnose infection. During this time, the body begins to produce HIV antibodies in response to the infection. This is typically tested in a patient's blood sample, and can confirm the presence of HIV infection.