A Physician Suspects Infection by the West Nile Virus

question 18

Multiple Choice

A physician suspects infection by the West Nile virus.He decides to test for immunoglobulin M (IgM) .When are these antibodies first detectable after symptom onset?

• A) 2 hours after symptom onset
• B) 1 day after symptom onset
• C) 4 days after symptom onset
• D) 8 days after symptom onset

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