Which of the following statements regarding HIV is incorrect?

A. PCR is the primary technique for detecting HIV in blood.
B. The virus can enter into nervous tissues and cause abnormalities.
C. The virus attaches to host cells with CD4 receptors.
D. The viral DNA integrates into the host DNA.
E. The virus becomes latent in host cells.


Answer: A

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