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Is hiv 1 group n and p detectable by standard laboratory 3rd or 4th generation tests ? after finding a new hiv -1 grouplike n and p are new tests developed or are they already capable of to make sure new groups are not missed ?
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You're over-interpreting things you're finding online. The standard tests detect all HIV infections currently found in the US and most industrialized countries. This is not an issue of concern.
Answered 10/2/2023
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