Answer to Question #347069 in Microbiology for Jhon Leonard

Question

Analyze the following cases.

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?

 

2. A 17 year old female has 4 days history of fever. Dengue NS1 Ag was requested and revealed:

                  Dengue NS1 Ag = positive

 

a. Interpret this result. Explain

b. Can you conclude from the result that the patient has active dengue infection? 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 patient?