Abstract
This article reviews various laboratory assays for screening and detection of antibodies against HIV-1 and viral components. The prognostic role of these assays in the course of HIV-1 infection is described as well as functional aspects of anti-HIV antibodies.
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology
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Antibodies, Viral / blood*
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DNA, Viral / analysis
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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HIV-1 / genetics
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HIV-1 / immunology*
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Humans
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Prognosis
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RNA, Viral / analysis
Substances
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Antibodies, Viral
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DNA, Viral
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RNA, Viral