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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IgM is the first antibody to be produced in response to an antigen and indicates a current or recent infection. High levels of IgM specific to the mumps antigen suggest that the person is in the early stages of a mumps infection.

In a Routine Examination, Some Blood Is Taken and Analyzed