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A doctor, while operating on an HIV+ patient accidently cut himself with a scalpel. He comes to you, suspecting himself to have contacted the virus. Which test will you advise him to rule out/confirm his suspicion?
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Correct option: A
PCR
Option A (PCR) is correct because PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is the most sensitive and rapid test to detect the presence of HIV genetic material soon after exposure.
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