Multiple choice general knowledge

The period of time from becoming HIV infected to becoming HIV positive is termed as ?

  1. Cut period

  2. Pain period

  3. Window period

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Window period is the correct term. This is the time between initial HIV infection and when the infection can be detected by a test. During this period, a person may be infected but test negative because antibodies have not yet developed. The window period typically lasts 2-4 weeks but can extend to 3 months in rare cases.

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