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A 2-month old infant born to an HIV- positive mother presents with recurrent diarrhea. What is the next best step?
A 2-month old infant born to an HIV- positive mother presents with recurrent diarrhea. What is the next best step?
Updated On: Aug 20, 2024
- Test stool for giardia and give antibiotics
- Dried spot sample for HIV DNA PCR
- Antibody test for HIV
- Aerobic culture
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The correct option is (B) : Dried spot sample for HIV DNA PCR
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