Serology Antibody Testing: IgG and IgM Differences
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Which type of antibodies usually appear earlier and decline more rapidly than IgG antibodies?

  • IgG antibodies
  • IgM antibodies (correct)
  • IgE antibodies
  • IgA antibodies

    • What does a high level of IgM antibodies indicate?

  • Chronic latent infection
  • Past infection
  • Fetal origin
  • Active infection (correct)

    • In a baby's serum, what does the presence of IgM indicate?

  • Fetal origin of the IgM
  • An active infection in the baby (correct)
  • An infection in the mother
  • A latent infection in the baby

    • What does a rising titer of IgG antibodies indicate?

    <p>Acute infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of stable or declining IgG levels?

    <p>Chronic latent infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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