EBV CAPSID IGG and IGM???

Question

I recently got blood tests done to see if I have mono (which I had about 5 years ago). The test results said I have positive (or high) results for EBV CAPSID IGG and EBV CAPSID IGM as well as EBG NUC AG IGG....what does all this mean? I also have a positive showing for CMV IGG and elevated WBC and SED rate....please advise...thank you

Answer 1

EBV is Epstein Barr virus
CMV is cytomegalovirus
Capsids are parts of viruses
IGG and IGM are types of immunoglobulins - the antibodies that your body makes to fight viruses.

You have been exposed to, and made antibodies against, both of those viruses.

WBC = white blood cell count
SED = sedimentation rate

Those are both very non-specific tests that can indicate infection. (but can be elevated for many many reasons)

I'm not sure of the significance of the tests - why haven't you asked the doctor who ordered them? He/she should be able to tell you what they mean for your particular case.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Epstein-Barr virus, - generally observed as EBV, is a member of the herpes virus The Capsid - is the outer shell of a scourge, and contains monomeric subunits of protein. IgG - is a monomeric immunoglobulin, geared up of two heavy chains, ‘?’shape, and a pair of gentle chains IgM – is (Immunglobulin M) antibody molecule jointly with 5 base gadgets. WBC – is a white blood count quantity. adult males and nonpregnant females: - 4,500–11,000/microliter (µL) or 4.5–11.0 x 109/Liter (SI gadgets) SED – is the Erythrocyte Sedimentation cost:- adult males youthful than 50: - 0–15 millimeters in keeping with hour (mm/hr) adult males 50 and older: - 0–20 mm/hr females youthful than 50: - 0–25 mm/hr females 50 and older: - 0–30 mm/hr desire this facilitates Matador 89

Answer 3

Damn the doctors getting here before the microbiologists! She's right.