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86789 West nile virus antibody

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: West Nile serology, West Nile antibody

Serologic testing to detect antibodies against West Nile virus, the flavivirus transmitted by Culex mosquitoes causing systemic and neuroinvasive disease. Confirms infection and immunity.

Clinical Context

Used to confirm West Nile virus infection in patients with fever and neurologic manifestations. Both IgM and IgG antibody detection helps distinguish acute from past infection.

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Specialties

PathologyInfectious DiseaseNeurology

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