Neonatology MCQ- Q50

PEDIATRIC MCQ  SECTION  Neonatology -   Q50

 

50. An HIV-positive mother delivers a baby at 32 weeks of gestation what will be the investigation at this stage to confirm HIV in the baby?

A. HIV RNA PCR
B. HIV DNA PCR
C. Virus culture
D. IgG to HIV by reactive immunoassay
E. CBC with differentials

ANSWER= Ans B
Explain:- HIV DNA PCR is preferred instead of HIV RNA PCR, Virus culture is time-consuming and takes at least 4 weeks, while IgG to HIV is preferred in adults.

                                    

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