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A 39-year-old female asked:

I tested positive for lyme disease. i was given the eia (result 6.1), igg (10 bands present) and igm wb (3 bands) does this mean i've had ld for a whi?

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Dr. John Chiu
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Yes: The presence of IgG usually indicates past infection which might have occurred months or even years ago. The presence of IgM indicates a current or recent infection.
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