HIV antibodies are usually detectable in the blood how soon after the virus enters the body?
A
2-6 hours
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B
2-6 days
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C
2-6 months
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D
2-6 years
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Solution
The correct option is A 2-6 hours No test can detect an HIV infection immediately after contracting the virus. It may take up to 12 weeks or 3 months for HIV antibodies to become detectable in the blood.