{"product_id":"leptospirose-igm-antistoffen-ziekte-van-weil","title":"Leptospirosis (IgM, Weil's disease)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat are Leptospirosis IgM antibodies?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeptospirosis IgM antibodies are specific proteins produced by the immune system in response to an infection with the bacterium Leptospira, the cause of Weil's disease. These antibodies are markers in the blood that aid in diagnosing the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have Leptospirosis IgM antibodies tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting for Leptospirosis IgM antibodies is useful when you exhibit symptoms indicative of Weil's disease, such as high fever, headache, muscle pain, and jaundice. It is also advisable after exposure to potentially contaminated water or after contact with animals that may carry the bacterium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of Leptospirosis IgM antibodies in the blood indicates a recent or active infection with the Leptospira bacterium. This assists physicians in making a diagnosis and determining the best treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high Leptospirosis IgM antibody level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high level of Leptospirosis IgM antibodies indicates a recent or active infection with the Leptospira bacterium. This may suggest the need for medical treatment to prevent complications of Weil's disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low Leptospirosis IgM antibody level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low level of Leptospirosis IgM antibodies may indicate the absence of infection or an early stage of infection where the body has not yet produced a significant amount of antibodies. It may also mean that the infection occurred some time ago and the antibody levels have decreased.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47712908247386,"sku":"","price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/LeptospiroseIgMantistoffenziektevanWeil.png?v=1755941802","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/leptospirose-igm-antistoffen-ziekte-van-weil","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}