Varicella Zoster IgM Antibodies Blood Test
Varicella Zoster IgM Antibodies Blood Test
Varicella Zoster IgM Antibodies Blood Test
Varicella Zoster IgM Antibodies Blood Test
Varicella Zoster IgM Antibodies Blood Test, from our experts to you.
Dr Sam Rodgers MBBS, MRCGP

Chief Medical Officer

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What is chickenpox,
and how do I prevent it?

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It can cause an itchy, blister-like rash. Chickenpox can be serious especially in babies, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and people with a weakened immune system. The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine.

What are
IgM antibodies?

IgM antibodies are the first antibodies to appear in response to initial exposure to an antigen. A positive IgM result indicates it is likely that you have become infected with the varicella-zoster virus within recent weeks.

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Immunity
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Varicella zoster IgM Varicella zoster is the virus which causes chickenpox, following the initial infection it can lie dormant in the spinal cord, reactivating to cause shingles. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies are produced by the immune system during the initial chickenpox infection, and can be present during an occurrence of shingles.