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Tested positive for rmsf in sept igm was 1.32 no igg. i had blood work fri and results today show still positive 1.20 igm still no igg. why?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

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This is a puzzle: From Sept to Feb I would expect the IGG to become positive. It is possible the positive test for RMSF was a false positive. It reacted as positive, but in fact some unknown other factor made it positive. I might suggest that a consult with an infectious disease specialist would help sort this out.

Answered 2/2/2018

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A member asked:

Tested positive for rmsf in sept igm was 1.32 no igg. i had blood work fri and results today show still positive 1.20 igm still no igg. why?

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