Amoebic Serology, IgG

Understanding Amoebic Serology, IgG

Amoebiasis is a parasitic infection that affects the intestines and occasionally other organs. It primarily spreads in the body through contaminated potable water that contains the microorganism, consuming infected fruit and uncooked vegetables, engaging in unprotected oral-anal sexual contact, or coming into contact with dirty hands or objects in unsanitary or unhygienic surroundings. Once ingested, the parasite’s cysts enter the small intestine, and the symptoms begin to appear in a couple of weeks.

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What does Amoebic Serology, IgG measure?

The Amoebic Serology, IgG is a blood test that detects IgG antibodies against Entamoeba histolytica, a parasite that causes amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery). In this test, antibodies against amoebiasis are detected as confirmation of the infection. It is done to differentiate amoebiasis from other infections and to distinguish between active and past infections.