Which of the following statement about P24 antigen of HIV is Not True ?

Correct answer: D. It remains during asymptomatic phase

  • A. It can be detected during the window period
  • B. Free P24 antigen disappears after the appearance of IgM response to it:
  • C. Virus load parallel P24 titre
  • D. It remains during asymptomatic phase

Explanation

Free p24 antigen is detectable before antibodies appear and usually falls after seroconversion, so it is not continuously present during the asymptomatic phase. It may reappear in advanced HIV disease when viral replication increases.

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