Сhlamydia IgM

The test relates to the serological diagnosis of genital infections. The test material is blood, in which antibodies to the pathogen are detected. Antibodies are components of the body's immune system that are produced to destroy a particular foreign protein-antigen. In this case, the antigen is Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis).

There are several types of antibodies: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM. However, the immune system cannot cope with chlamydia even with very high concentrations of antibodies. Each of these antibodies has its own function and its own period of occurrence. IgM is produced as early as 5 days after infection. IgM peaks at 1-2 weeks, then there is a gradual decrease in their number, and after 2-3 months the antibodies disappear completely even without treatment (IgG replaces them). If during the chronic course of chlamydia infection there is an exacerbation, IgM reappears.

Chlamydia infection can cause not only inflammation of the genitourinary organs but also joints, rectum, lungs, and even eyes. Methods are also used to diagnose chlamydia infection: PCR, DIF.

Read more about chlamydia infection in the article: 8 REASONS TO GET TESTED FOR CHLAMYDIA INFECTION.