IgG (immunoglobulin G) is a protein produced by the body's immune system to fight off pathogens that enter the body. A positive IgG test indicates the immune status of an individual to a particular pathogen. IgG test is also used to diagnose conditions like autoimmune hepatitis.
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Can I plan for pregnancy if I am rubella IgG positive?
Query: Hello doctor,I am rubella IgG positive 118.90 IU/mL and cytomegalovirus positive 8.87 IU/mL. What does it mean? Can I plan to get pregnant now? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It means that you are either immune, vaccinated or had a recent infection. To rule out a recent infection, you have to repeat the titer after one week. If it does not increase, you can plan for pregnancy. Hope... Read Full »
What does IgG positive and IgM negative in an EBV test say?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently got an EBV test done. My result was IgG positive and IgM negative. What does this mean? Is it life-threatening, like HIV? Is it contagious? Please guide Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. IgM (immunoglobulin M) negative and IgG (immunoglobulin G) positive means that you do not have an acute infection but may be a carrier of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) which is not as dangerous as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and can be easily treated. You may develop sy... Read Full »
What are my chances of acquiring herpes from my partner who has IgG antibodies for HSV 1 and 2?
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend is asymptomatic but has IgG antibodies for HSV 1 and 2. She does have oral lesions sometimes but never genital. I am HSV 1, HSV 2, IgG, and IgM negative. What are my chances of getting it via sexual intercourse? What is the lowest my risk can be and how? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. Herpes simplex virus 1 or 2 can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact or kissing or as STD (sexually transmitted infection). The chances are higher when there are active lesions. Avoidance of contact especially around this time may be o... Read Full »
Does rubella IgG reactive indicates any current infection?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife had her last period two months back. We got married nine days later. Her period skipped for last month. Some bleeding is happening once in a day for past two days. But, it is in small amount only. We visited the doctor; she suggested tests. We did all the tests like CBC, Hb, ru... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If pregnancy has been ruled out already, then the delay is likely to be stress induced. However, it is important to learn if she has any hormonal imbalances and ever had irregular menses or not with possible causes being hypothyroidism, hyperprolactinemia or PCOD (po... Read Full »
Do antibiotics affect blood test results?
Query: Hello doctor, Does having an upper respiratory infection and taking an antibiotic for it impact blood tests for IgG, IgA, gamma globulin, etc.? Should I wait a month before these blood tests? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Protection in the respiratory tract is mainly by IgA which provides mucosal immunity. In respiratory tract infection, the level of IgA has been shown to be increased. IgG levels are generally increased long after the infection first occurs. It would be better to wai... Read Full »
Is treatment for IgG-positive toxoplasmosis during pregnancy advisable?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 4 months pregnant. Her toxoplasmosis report showed IgG reactive and IgM non-reactive. Our doctor prescribed her Rovamycine forte 30 tablets for 10 days. What shall we do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I sincerely advise her to not take anything. Any infection produces two types of antibodies. They are IgG and IgM. IgG is from infections which occurred many years or decades ago. It is not harmful as it will not cross the placenta and will not affect the baby. IgM is ... Read Full »
Is there a risk of HIV infection if I am positive for HSV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with CSW (Community Sex Worker). After 16 weeks, STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) test HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) 1+2 IgG (Immunoglobulin G) is 13.30, Chlamydia trachomatis antibody IgG is 1.13 and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) 1/2 combo P24 test is .05. I am in... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV infection has a window period of one to three months and during which the test results may have false negative results. According to WHO (World Health Organization), all results are considered conclusive at 12 weeks after the last high risk exposure. As your results a... Read Full »
I have an HSV 1 infection with IgG positive and IgM negative. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have an HSV 1 infection with IgG positive and IgM negative. I want to know: 1. How can I stay away from immunocompromised and immunosuppressed diseases so that I prevent repeat outbreaks? 2. How to prevent diabetes and thyroid? Does diabetes or thyroid worsen the condition or cause r... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The important immunocompromised condition is HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), diabetes, cancer, steroids medicine, and excessive alcohol intake. The thyroid does not significantly impact immunity unless it is severely deranged. Obviousl... Read Full »
Can I plan for pregnancy after four months of miscarriage?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. I had a miscarriage four months back. Now we are planning for a baby again. My doctor asked me for a torch test, and I tested IgG positive for CMV, rubella, and HSV 1 and 2. IgG rubella- 58 IU/ml, IgG CMV -177 AU/ml, IgG HSV 1 and 2 - 14.80 IV, and IgM negative ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. I will explain to you what this means. IgG (Immunoglobulin G) is an antibody against these infections and denotes that you have had such a disease or received a vaccine against them. IgM (Immunoglobulin M) means that you currently have tha... Read Full »
MOG IgG positive, and NMO IgG negative with vision problem. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) IgG positive, and neuromyelitis optica (NMO) IgG negative. Sudden problem in vision of one eye. Age 9 years, female. Treatment IVMP for five days. Please suggest the best possible treatment and please explain about the condition. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-antibodies are common in children with acute demyelinating syndromes (like optic neuritisin your case) with both monophasic and relapsing disease courses. MOG is myelin oligodendrocytes glycoprotein normally present on oligode... Read Full »
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