5 Questions
Which type of antibodies usually appear earlier and decline more rapidly than IgG antibodies?
IgM antibodies
What does a high level of IgM antibodies indicate?
Active infection
In a baby's serum, what does the presence of IgM indicate?
An active infection in the baby
What does a rising titer of IgG antibodies indicate?
Acute infection
What is the significance of stable or declining IgG levels?
Chronic latent infection
Learn about the differences between IgG and IgM antibodies in serology testing. Discover how these antibodies appear, peak, decline, and persist in the body after infection. Understand the significance of high IgM levels and the presence of IgM in a baby's serum.
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