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How accurate are fourth-generation combination tests for HIV diagnosis?
HIV antibodies are produced by the human body in response to ... These tests may also be referred to as “fourth-generation” tests or as an ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay). The first- and ...
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A chain reaction: HIV vaccines can lead to antibodies against antibodies
Many vaccines work by introducing a protein to the body that resembles part of a virus. Ideally, the immune system will produce long-lasting antibodies recognizing that specific virus, thereby ...
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Repetitive HIV Immunization Can Elicit Anti-Immune Complex Antibodies
Repetitive HIV vaccinations can lead the body to produce antibodies targeting the immune complexes already bound to the virus ...
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Seroprevalence of specific antibodies to Treponema pallidum in blood donors with DNA confirmation of seropositivity.
The rising global incidence of syphilis underscores the risk of transmission through blood transfusions. Treponema pallidum, the pathogen responsible for syphilis, represents a major public health ...
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Over-the-Counter HIV Test Approved for Adolescents
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the OraQuick® HIV Self-Test to include individuals 14 years of age and older.