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Does complement affect igg and igm reactions with antigens?

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Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered

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Complement: Complement is a serum protein that works with IgM and some igg subtypes to destroy foreign invaders. Persons with complement deficiency can have an increased frequency of infections.

Dr Mutnick and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/12/2015

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A member asked:

Does complement affect igg and igm reactions with antigens?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered

Dr Mutnick and another doctor agreed

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