Describe the tests used in the diagnosis and monitoring of HIV infection including: tests for antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2; Tests for the virus itself (viral antigen, viral DNA and RNA, viral subtypes and genetic analysis for resistance mutations); Tests of the immune system (lymphocyte subsets)
Level
This learning outcome is a primary level outcome.
Sessions
This learning outcome is taught in the following sessions:
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HIV & Sexual Health (Year 4)
- Lecture: HIV Natural History & Diagnosis
