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Hello, i got a blood test for ebv. my vcaigg is negative, vca igm is positive, ab negative and interpretation is reactive. im not sure if i still have mono or not?

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Recent Mono: Test indicates you have had EB virus infection recently. If you have it “now” primarily depends on how you feel. Feeling better = going away. Still feeling poorly = ongoing infection. On a practical basis, doesn’t make much difference (unless you’re planning to get an organ transplant

Answered 2/19/2021

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A member asked:

Hello, i got a blood test for ebv. my vcaigg is negative, vca igm is positive, ab negative and interpretation is reactive. im not sure if i still have mono or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

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