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Mri shows nonspecific flair hyperintensities in the deep and subcortical white matter. blood work shows ebv ab vca igg 325.00 and lyme p23 ab present?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: A single positive on the Western blot means nothing. That is a negative test. Similarly a positive EBV IGG means old but not active disease. Why was the MRI ordered in the first place?

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Mri shows nonspecific flair hyperintensities in the deep and subcortical white matter. blood work shows ebv ab vca igg 325.00 and lyme p23 ab present?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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