Recombinant HIV and detection

Hello Everyone,

I have some questions about recombinant hiv and detection. from my knowledge recombinant hiv arises from people with different hiv strains infecting each other giving rise to the recombinant form. So my question is can recombinant form of hiv be detected using the current approved 3rd and 4th gen tests. (i.e. rapid abbott determine or oraquick?) Thank You.

[RainLover71]

YES,all strains can be detected with 3rd and 4th generation tests.

[Brattenberg_Girl]

Hey getitright77,

thank you for ur prompt reply. so basically it can detect recombinant forms that are made from individual strains that currently can already be detected correct? how about newer unfound strains? wouldn't be much difference right as the hiv strains would have similar structure. correct? thank you again. :)

[RainLover71]

YES and YES.All strains would trigger an immune response and produce detectable antibodies.I have NEVER heard of newer,unfound strains anyway.

[Brattenberg_Girl]

Thank You so much for clarifying. Danke schon. :)