Dengue IgG / IgM Ab Screening

The Dengue IgG/IgM Screening is a vital qualitative test to determine if a person has been infected with the dengue virus, particularly when symptoms like high fever, severe headache, or joint pain appear. By detecting two different types of antibodies, the test helps clinicians distinguish between a current/recent infection (IgM) and a past infection or recovery phase (IgG). Getting this test done is crucial because it allows for timely medical intervention and monitoring, which is essential to prevent the disease from progressing into more severe, life-threatening forms like Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. Furthermore, knowing if a patient has a secondary infection (indicated by high IgG levels early on) is helpful because these cases often carry a higher risk of complications.