Microbiology The “window period” in HIV infection means: A The time Lapse between the infection and detection of viral antibodies B The time lapse between the infection and development of AIDS C The time lapse between obtaining the sample and detection of virus in the lab D None of the above 💡 Explanation The "window period" in HIV infection means: ✓ Correct Answer: A. The time Lapse between the infection and detection of viral antibodies