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Antibody to HSV will begin to appear_____________________?

Correct answer: A. in a week and reach a peak in 3 weeks

  • A. in a week and reach a peak in 3 weeks
  • B. only after one year
  • C. no antibodies are present in primary HSV
  • D. antibodies are present in recurrent and chronic apthous stomatitis

Explanation

HSV antibodies generally begin appearing during the first week of infection and rise to a peak after several weeks. Primary HSV infection does produce antibodies, so the options denying them are incorrect.

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