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What is the definition or description of: hepatitis a igm?
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Active infection?: Igm class of antibodies are the first antibody our immune system produces when bacteria or virus enters our bodies, but disappears soon. This is the antibody which carries 10 arms to fight compared to 2 for igg antibodies, which are produced later in the course, but lasts longer. A positive test of hepatitis a igm antibody means there is an active or recent infection by hepatitis a virus.
Answered 12/15/2012
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Antibody: Hepatitis a is a virus that is transmitted through contaminated water sources. It infects the liver and causes liver damage. The body is usually able to eradicate the virus and the infection does not become chronic. The hepatitis igm antibody is part of the early immune response against the infection. It is the first type of antibody formed. It can be measured in the blood during acute infection.
Answered 1/19/2013
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