Parameter Included: 1
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SCRUB TYPHUS ANTIBODY IGM (ESTM) In Jodhpur
Sc typhus is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi.
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Price : ₹1000.00
Reliable, JODHPUR
RDC
: Jodhpur
Reliable, Global Hospital Jodhpur
RDC
: Aastha Hospital, Jodhpur
Reliable, Morena
RDC
: Global Hospital, Jodhpur
Reliable, Morena
RDC
: Global Hospital, Jodhpur
Reliable, Aastha Hospital Jodhpur
RDC
: Jain Child Care Clinic, Jodhpur
Reliable, Jain child care clinic
RDC
: Near Mdm Hospital, Jodhpur
Parameter Included:
1
Sample Collection
Free
Doctor Consultation
Free
Test booked
100+
Report Time
24 Hours
Fasting Time
Test Recommended
Male, Female
Recommended age
5-99 Years
The Scrub Typhus IgM Antibodies Rapid Test is an immunoassay that helps detect IgM antibodies against Orientia tsutsugamushi (Scrub typhus). Scrub Typhus, also known as tsutsugamushi fever, is a disease accidentally transmitted to humans. Fever, headache, body ache, and sometimes rashes are the most common symptoms. An eschar (cigarette burn-like sore) at the site of infection and swollen lymph nodes may also occur. The diagnosis is difficult as the clinical symptoms and signs are similar to many other febrile diseases and have relied on the detection of O. tsutsugamushi antibodies during the acute phase of the disease.
When a person is infected with scrub typhus, the immune system produces antibodies to fight against the bacterium. One of the specific antibodies produced is Immunoglobulin M (IgM). IgM antibodies are the first line of defense and are typically detected in the early stages of an infection.
Testing for scrub typhus IgM antibodies can help in the diagnosis of the disease. This test is often done using a blood sample. A positive IgM result indicates that the person has recently been infected with scrub typhus.
The presence of scrub typhus IgM antibodies is indicative of an ongoing or recent infection, as these antibodies tend to decrease over time. This provides valuable information to healthcare professionals in determining the appropriate treatment and management plan for the individual.
Treatment for scrub typhus typically involves the administration of antibiotics, such as doxycycline or azithromycin. Early detection and initiation of treatment can help prevent complications and promote recovery.
In summary, scrub typhus IgM antibody testing is a valuable diagnostic tool in identifying recent infections of scrub typhus. It aids healthcare professionals in making prompt and accurate diagnoses and ensuring timely initiation of appropriate treatment for affected individuals.
