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I have cmv igm negative and igg positive. am i contagious to other people or to my partner? thank you!

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: IgM is the antibody that you develop when you have a new infection, this is the one that is contagious. IgG means that you have been exposed to the infection and have developed memory immunity to it.

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Answered 12/16/2017

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