A Patient has been admitted with fever, analysis of their Immunoglobulins and th

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A Patient has been admitted with fever, analysis of their Immunoglobulins and their levels indicated the following: High levels of IgG, high levels of IgA, Maternal IgM, and high levels of IgE. The patient’s fever is continuing to increase and you have to take some form of action. 1.How would you evaluate these results and why do you make such evaluation? 2.Based on your evaluation in question 1 hat would be your suggested course of action and why? 3.Could you determine the age of the patient explain how could you determine that? (microbiolody)

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Immunoglobin or antibodies are the protein molecules which are created by body to get the rid from viral / bacterial infection.when some foreign material attacks our body then immmune system starts to work . There are 5 types of antibody made by human immune system which works together and help to became a healthy body.

1. High amount of antibodies indicate the presence of antigen percentage .high amount of igG denote the presence of viral infection wheareas IgM indicate a first time infection. Such evaluation give a sign about type of infection

2. To get the rid from bacterial infection firstly antibiotic and then a change in life style will be suggested .

3 yes we determine the age of pateints because 3 to 4 month baby carry a high fever with bacterial infection normally as compared to adults.

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