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Does all the hiv-1 groups (m, n, o, p) have p24 antigen and 4th test can detect them? what about hiv-2 groups (a and b? can they be detect by 4th or pcr test?

Q: does all the hiv-1 groups (m, n, o, p) have p24 antigen and 4th test can detect them? what about hiv-2 groups (a and b? can they be detect by 4th or pcr test?

: Please take such detailed questions to an HIV expert, with an in-person visit. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Please take such detailed questions to an HIV expert, with an in-person visit. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/22/2022

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A member asked:

Does all the hiv-1 groups (m, n, o, p) have p24 antigen and 4th test can detect them? what about hiv-2 groups (a and b? can they be detect by 4th or pcr test?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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