VACCINES POWERPOINT Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
Q

What does it mean when IgM is high and IgG is low

A

The infection is new (early)

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What does it mean when the IgG is high and the IgM is low

A

The infection has been there for a while

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3
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IgM

A

Primary response and most efficient

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4
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IgA

A

External secretions

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5
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IgE

A

Allergies and/ or parasites

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6
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Vaccine

A

An antigen that has been altered to only cause an immune response

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