During the Window period of patient with AIDS_______________?
Correct answer: C. Both are - ve
- A. ELISA IS - ve
- B. Western Blot is - ve
- C. Both are - ve
- D. PCR is - ve
Explanation
During the HIV window period, antibodies have not yet reached detectable levels, so both ELISA and Western blot are usually negative. HIV RNA detected by PCR may already be positive, making it more sensitive at this stage.
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