One of the Reasons That PCR Is Useful in Diagnosis

question 34

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons that PCR is useful in diagnosis of HIV is because it

• A) detects antibodies against the virus.
• B) interferes with viral replication,causing the virus to become latent.
• C) automatically determines the sequence,as well as the presence of the viral genome.
• D) detects an infection at an earlier stage than the current standard test.
• E) detects both viral DNA and viral proteins.

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Definitions:

Axis I

was used in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) to classify most major mental health disorders, including mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

Personality Disorder

A mental disorder defined by persistent patterns of maladaptive behavior, thought, and internal experience.

Antisocial Personality

A personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

Time Course

The progression or sequence of events or states over a period of time, often used to describe the dynamics of processes in various contexts.