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 rubella infection affect the fetus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old married woman, who weighs 165 lbs, and I am 5.6 feet tall. I am trying to conceive from last year, but ever since I started to try, my regular menstrual cycle of 28 days got delayed by six to ten days. During my last periods, I noticed some red rashes on my face and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern, and I have seen all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Variations in the results from various laboratories can be seen because of differences in the instrument, kits, reagents, techniques, etc. But, the overa... Read Full »
A swab from my vaginal tear showed positive HSV-1 and IgG. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, After a few days of having rough intercourse with my boyfriend, I began having pain and yellowish discharge from my vagina. A nurse examined me and told me that I had a tear inside my vagina. She took a swab of the tear, and I had blood workup done. The reports showed positive HSV-1 an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is rare but possible to isolate HSV-1 from vaginal discharge as you have a history of the same infection. Isolation of HSV-1 from vagina does not confirm it as a causative agent in your case because your reports and clinical photo (attachment removed to protect pat... Read Full »
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