In a Routine Examination, Some Blood Is Taken and Analyzed

question 45

Multiple Choice

In a routine examination, some blood is taken and analyzed.The results show a high IgM level for the mumps antigen.This would indicate

• A) the person has just recovered from mumps.
• B) the person is just coming down with mumps.
• C) the person is allergic to mumps.
• D) the person is immune to mumps.
• E) None of the answers are correct.

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