What does IgG positive and IgM negative mean in an EBV test?

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Welcome to icliniq.com. IgM (immunoglobulin M) negative and IgG (immunoglobulin G) positive means that you do not have an acute infection but may be a carrier of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) which is not as dangerous as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and can be easily treated. You may develop symptoms of sore throat, swollen glands, fever, rashes, abdominal pain, cough, and runny nose. Symptoms generally last for between a week and a month, although they can recur when the body is under stress. EBV is contagious and spreads via saliva, often through kissing, sharing of drinks, eating utensils, toys, towels, etc. Treatment in children includes rest and plenty of fluids. Painkillers are usually prescribed to relieve fever and pain. If there is extensive swelling of the throat or glands which compromise breathing, then steroids may be given.

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Welcome back to icliniq.com. Since it is a self-limiting disease, it will get over in a month or a maximum of up to six months in some resistant cases. I would suggest you avoid kissing till antibody titers become negative.