Evaluate the following test results using acute and convalescent titers for antibodies to Dengue virus: 8. Mary...

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Evaluate the following test results using acute andconvalescent titers for antibodies to Dengue virus:

8. Mary B: Acute IgM = 2; Convalescent IgM = 256

Does Mary have a current Dengue infection? Why or why not?

9. Tom A: Acute IgG = 64; Convalescent IgG = 256

Does Tom have a current Dengue infection? Why or why not?

10. Sylvia P: Acute IgM = 4; Convalescent IgM = 8

Does Sylvia have a current Dengue infection? Why or why not?

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8 Mary B Acute IgM 2 Convalescent IgM 256 Does Mary have a current Dengue infection Why or why not Since IgM is positive it would mean that the person has been infected with the dengue virus in and around the recent weeks This would also mean that    See Answer
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