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Which one of the following best describes the “eclipse phase" of a person with recently acquired HIV?

The eclipse phase describes the time from acquisition of HIV until the first test become detectable. The plasma HIV RNA is the first commercially available test to detect HIV after initial acquisition of HIV .
Figure 1. HIV Eclipse Phase
The eclipse phase describes the time from acquisition of HIV until the first test become detectable. The plasma HIV RNA is the first commercially available test to detect HIV after initial acquisition of HIV .
Illustration: David H. Spach, MD
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January 28th, 2025

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