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1

What condition is known to cause a false positive ELISA for HIV?

AMultiple myeloma

BLepromatous leprosy

CSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

DNone of the listed conditions

2

A patient was suspected of having brucellosis. A serum sample was sent for a standard agglutination test, which was initially negative but became positive after dilution of the sample. What is the most likely reason for the initial negative test?

AAntigen antibody complexes

BPostzone phenomenon

CComplement inactivation

DProzone phenomenon

3

Which of the following methods can be used to detect congenital rubella infection in the fetus?

AIgA Antibody in fetal blood

BIgM antibody in fetal blood

CFetal hemoglobin

DT4 cell count

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