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Assertion: PCR is now routinely used to detect HIV in suspected AIDS patient. Reason: Very low concentration of Virus can be detected by the amplification of the nucleic acid by PCR
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This is a well-known fact in the field of medical diagnostics. PCR is a technique used to amplify a specific DNA sequence, making it a powerful tool for detecting the presence of specific pathogens, including HIV. Show more…
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