In a Routine Examination, Some Blood Is Taken and Analyzed

question 40

Multiple Choice

In a routine examination, some blood is taken and analyzed. The results show a high IgM titer for the mumps virus but a low IgG anti- mumps titer. This would indicate the person

• A) is allergic to mumps.
• B) is immune to mumps.
• C) has just recovered from mumps.
• D) was recently infected with mumps.
• E) is relying on passive immunity.