PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is required for diagnosing HIV in infants because maternal anti-HIV IgG antibodies can persist in the neonate's blood for up to 18 months, making antibody-based tests like ELISA or Western Blot unreliable for confirming active infection.

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Zambia

• Joseph Soko – 108 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies