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What does a high ebv viral capsid antibody igm mean?

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

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DIAGNOSIS IS MONO:: Acute phase of infectious mononucleosis is characterized by rapid igm and igg antibody response to viral capsid antibody(vca) in all patients. The test may remain positive from 4 weeks, occasionally up to 4 months.

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Answered 1/4/2014

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