Question 1

can a polio virus infect animals as well as humans?

Accepted Answer

Mostly no: Although some primates can experimentally be infected.

Question 2

igg antibody is just to show if there is a presence of herpes virus?

Accepted Answer

Exposure: As written multiple times before, igg shows exposure to the virus at some point in the past.  In all likelihood, due to the chronic nature of the virus, you do have it in your body; whether or not it is manifesting is a different story, and depends on symptoms.

Question 3

my husband tested positive for the hep c antibody, how could he have got this virus?

Accepted Answer

Blood exposure: Risk factors for hep c include blood transfusions prior to 1992, IV drug use, tattoos or piercings, unprotected intercourse, and shared straws for snorting drugs, and children of hep c positive mothers.

Question 4

my son had covid & got the original virus. he was hosptilized.11 days, almost died & came home with oxygen. wouldn't his antibodies be very high now giving him a natural immunity to the virus?

Accepted Answer

: Natural infection does give those with a NORMAL immune system a robust natural immunity to the stain that infected them. New strains may be able to infect those with natural immunity but the severity is more likely to be less. Vaccines developed against the original covid may or may not add additional protection from the new strains or reduce their symptoms if they become infected.

Question 5

someone please help me.i do not have any symptoms checked for ebstein bar virus igg antibody test n it came out to be positive.i checked because i had kissed two yearback.got to know about this disease .so checked.please help me?possible to spread?

Accepted Answer

: This is entirely normal. Most people (over 90%) have been infected with Epstein Barr virus by age 25, and all test positive for EBV IgG antibody. It is unlikely to ever cause a significant health problem for you, or to be transmitted to other people.

Question 6

what does it mean to test positive for the igg antibody to rubella virus?

Accepted Answer

Immunity: Having IgG antibody to rubella indicates that you have developed immunity to the virus either through prior exposure or vaccination.

Question 7

test for hiv antibody 1 & 2 came back negative. is this accurate if my possible exposure was 8 years ago? or should i test for the hiv virus its self?

Accepted Answer

Accurate: The antibody test would be positive by now if you were exposed to hiv; testing for the virus can be helpful in very early infection but isn't necessary at eight years out.

Question 8

i had an hiv test and noticed that my blood got exposed to air .will the air kill the hiv antibodies ( as in case of hiv virus ) and affect the result?

Accepted Answer

No: The antibodies are not living so no it will not.  Usually blood is collected in test tubes where a vacuum (no air) is what causes the blood to go into the tube, but there is always a little bit of air within the needle bore but of no consequence.

Question 9

how long does it take for the hiv antibodies to show up after initial exposure to the virus?

Accepted Answer

Up to 10months 4 AB+: Depending on the route and the amount of viral exposure may determine the amnt of time for ab dev.  Symptoms can start as early as 2-4wks, can be vague and flu like.  If with high enough suspicion, docs may choose to treat you with antiviral therapy even prior to ab+.  Hiv med is so ever changing that unfort infectious dz docs best source help. Only some primary docs can keep up w. Hiv med.

Question 10

what does having hepatitis c virus antibody (anti hcv) mean to you?

Accepted Answer

Risk of cirrhosis: Not everyone with a positive hcv anthony has chronic hepatitis. The diagnosis must be confirmed with a riba or hcv RNA test. Hepatitis c increases your risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer. A liver biopsy indicates the degree of liver damage and whether treatment is needed. Hepatitis c treatment continues to improve, and the condition is  often curable.

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Can a polio virus infect animals as well as humans?

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Igg antibody is just to show if there is a presence of herpes virus?

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My husband tested positive for the hep c antibody, how could he have got this virus?

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My son had covid & got the original virus. he was hosptilized.11 days, almost died & came home with oxygen. wouldn't his antibodies be very high now giving him a natural immunity to the virus?

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Someone please help me.i do not have any symptoms checked for ebstein bar virus igg antibody test n it came out to be positive.i checked because i had kissed two yearback.got to know about this disease .so checked.please help me?possible to spread?

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What does it mean to test positive for the igg antibody to rubella virus?

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Test for hiv antibody 1 & 2 came back negative. is this accurate if my possible exposure was 8 years ago? or should i test for the hiv virus its self?

A member asked:

I had an hiv test and noticed that my blood got exposed to air .will the air kill the hiv antibodies ( as in case of hiv virus ) and affect the result?

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How long does it take for the hiv antibodies to show up after initial exposure to the virus?

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What does having hepatitis c virus antibody (anti hcv) mean to you?

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