Brucella IgG & IgM Antibodies near me in Faridabad

Brucella IgG & IgM Antibodies test is done to detect antibodies against the bacteria Brucella abortus. This bacteria causes an infection called brucellosis that spreads from animals to humans. If you have brucellosis, your body will make specific antibodies to fight off this bacteria. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibodies produced by the body in response to the infection. However, IgG antibodies are usually detected after the second week of infection, attaining a peak six to eight weeks later. Therefore, this test will help in both early detection as well detection of an infection that has been there for a while. The symptoms of brucellosis are often similar to flu symptoms, including fatigue, fever, and joint pains. Some individuals may show no apparent symptoms, while others can develop serious complications affecting various organ systems. This bacteria, if left untreated, may damage the body’s vital organs and can cause repeated infections and miscarriages or infections during pregnancy.