2007-02-25 09:51:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
IgM stands for immunoglobulin M, one of the classes of immunoglobulins (also called antibodies) that are in the blood. IgM is an antibody that remains in the bloodstream where it can kill bacteria that enter the blood.
Low levels of IgM occur in multiple myeloma, some types of leukemia, and in some inherited types of immune diseases.
2007-02-25 20:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by tinablue24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IgM is one type of Immunoglobulin (sometimes called antibodies) that are made by the bodies immune system
To help you understand the immune system & different terms relating to the immune system try the patient & family handbook provided as a free e book from the IDF (immune deficiency foundation) at http://www.primaryimmune.org/pubs/pubs.htm
Chapter 1 of this found at http://www.primaryimmune.org/pubs/book_pats/e_ch01.pdf
should help you to understand the basics of the immune system and what IgM is. It is writen in very easy to understand terms & I think it may help. I didn't have time but i think the IDF site also has a way you can directly ask specific questions
hope this helps
2007-02-25 13:19:44 · answer #2 · answered by ms wheel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋