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DrVirgo

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Jul 11, 2006 - 2:22 PM       #1

A 32 year old femald who is 6 months pregnant presents for prenatal care. A routine evaluation is performed, including testing for HIV antibody. The patient is reported to be negative for RPR, but positive for HIV antibody by the enzyme-linked immunoassay (EIA). The HIV Western blot is positive for antibody to the p24 antigen. The patient should be counseled

A. that she and her baby were both infected with HIV

B. that she had a false-positive HIV IEA

C. that she is negative for HIV since the RPR was negative

D. that she is positive for HIV virus

E. to have an HIV PCR test performed





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robin082006

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Jul 11, 2006 - 2:26 PM       #2

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Western Blot need positive for atleast 2 antigens



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Jul 11, 2006 - 2:30 PM       #3

Yep! smiling face


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Jul 11, 2006 - 10:35 PM       #4

i agree its e





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