What is Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibody IgG?
Clinical Information Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a small bacterium transmitted via organism-containing droplets. It is a cause of upper respiratory infection, pharyngitis, and tracheobronchitis, particularly in children, and has been associated with approximately 20% of cases of community-acquired pneumonia.
What are the symptoms of Mycoplasma infection?
What are the symptoms of mycoplasma infection? Typical symptoms include fever, cough, bronchitis, sore throat, headache and tiredness. A common result of mycoplasma infection is pneumonia (sometimes called “walking pneumonia” because it is usually mild and rarely requires hospitalization).
What are Mycoplasma infections?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria commonly cause mild infections of the respiratory system (the parts of the body involved in breathing). The most common illness caused by these bacteria, especially in children, is tracheobronchitis (chest cold).
Is Mycoplasma pneumoniae serious?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection Lung infections caused by M. pneumoniae are sometimes referred to as “walking pneumonia” since symptoms are generally mild. Sometimes M. pneumoniae can cause more serious lung infections that require care in a hospital though.
Is Mycoplasma a lung infection?
What does it mean if your Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG ABS result is high?
What does it mean if your Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG Abs result is too high? A positive result indicates prior exposure to Mycoplasma. A single positive IgG result may be present in the absence of any clinical symptoms as specific IgG antibodies may remain elevated long after initial infection.
What is the optimal IgG level for Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG Abs Optimal Result: 0 – 99 U/mL. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a small bacterium transmitted via organism-containing droplets. It is a cause of upper respiratory infection, pharyngitis, and tracheobronchitis, particularly in children, and has been associated with approximately 20% of cases of community-acquired pneumonia.
What does a positive IgG IgM result mean?
A single positive IgG result may be present in the absence of any clinical symptoms as specific IgG antibodies may remain elevated long after initial infection. Recent or acute infection can only be documented by a positive Mycoplasma IgM result and/or a significant increase in the IgG value between sera drawn two to four weeks apart.
What happens if a mycoplasma test is performed too early?
If testing is performed too early following primary infection, IgG and/or IgM may not be detectable. If a Mycoplasma infection is clinically indicated, a second specimen should be submitted at least 14 days later. Collect specimen in red top or SST tube.