A **Scrub typhus IgG antibody** test measures the presence of IgG antibodies against *Orientia tsutsugamushi*, the bacterium that causes scrub typhus. Here's what this test assesses: 1. **Previous or Chronic Infection**: IgG antibodies are produced by the immune system as a response to an infection and typically remain in the body long after the initial infection. The presence of IgG antibodies indicates a past infection with *Orientia tsutsugamushi* or a chronic infection. 2. **Confirmation of Diagnosis**: Helps confirm a diagnosis of scrub typhus, especially in patients with a history of symptoms consistent with the disease, such as fever, headache, body aches, and a characteristic eschar (a dark, scab-like area at the site of a mite bite). 3. **Immune Response**: Assesses the immune system's response to the bacterium. High levels of IgG antibodies can indicate an ongoing immune response to a past infection. 4. **Epidemiological Studies**: Useful in epidemiological studies to understand the prevalence of scrub typhus in a given population, as it can identify individuals who have been exposed to the bacterium. In summary, a Scrub typhus IgG antibody test measures the presence of antibodies indicating a past or chronic infection with *Orientia tsutsugamushi*, aiding in diagnosis and epidemiological studies.
We provide blood tests in Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Delhi, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, and Greater Noida Extension(west).
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