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Name the tests done for the diagnosis and confirmation of AIDS.

Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS is caused by Human Immuno

Deficiency Virus (HIV). It is a dreadful disease. The test for AIDS are:


i. Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA)


ii. Western Blot – a confirmatory test.


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