Will an HIV test detect AIDS?
Yes
Last updated on 04 Jul 2023
Yes. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests a patient's blood sample for antibodies.
Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) subtype C (C-HIV) is the most prevalent form of HIV-1 globally, accounting for approximately 50% of infections worldwide.
The main difference is HIV-2 is characterised by lower transmissibility and reduced likelihood of progression to AIDS
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