Why Would an HIV Test Be Negative Within the First

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why would an HIV test be negative within the first 2-3 weeks of an HIV infection?

• A)because there is no HIV virus in the blood
• B)because there are no detectable levels of HIV antibodies in the blood
• C)because there are no symptoms
• D)because the CD4 T-cell count is above 500 cells/mm³
• E)because there are no opportunistic infections yet

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Definitions:

Institutional Collectivism

The degree to which organizational or societal practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action.

Cultural Dimension

A framework for understanding how the values and behaviors of societies are influenced by their cultures, often used to compare cultures across different regions or groups.

Collective Action

Actions taken together by a group of people whose goal is to enhance their condition and achieve a common objective.

Organization

An entity composed of individuals working together towards a common goal, characterized by structured systems and processes to coordinate efforts efficiently.