Answer to Question #347070 in Microbiology for Jan Le

Question

1. A 5 year old boy has been having fever for 2 days. Dengue IgM and IgG were requested and revealed:

                    IgM =  negative

                    IgG = positive

 

a.  Interpret this result. Explain

b.  Can you conclude from the result that the patient has dengue? Can you conclude from the result that the         patient does not have dengue at the moment? Explain your answer.    

c. What will be your advise to the parents?