But the first antibody produced against the virus in the first two weeks is IgM antibody. That IgM stays in the body for about eight weeks. The peak is at four weeks, so do not do that test only two weeks after being infected because the antibodies just started to be produced. Maybe it’s not enough to be detected by the methods because the methods are not highly sensitive. Especially the kind of kits I’m talking about, these Yes or No like pregnancy test, but at four weeks, when it’s at high levels, will be the best time to test for IgM antibodies. If IgM antibody is positive, it is highly likely that the person was exposed to the virus and produced high levels of IgM antibodies and that’s indication of exposure in past, let’s say four maximum eight weeks.
A Look at Infectious Agents as a Possible Causative Factor in Cardiovascular Disease: Part III
The link between infection and cardiovascular disease has been assessed by measuring the presence of antibodies against the pathogen. There are several mechanisms by which the immune response to a virus can result in immunopathology. Knowledge about molecular mimicry...
