Serum hepatitis E IgM antibody

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a pathogen that causes intestinal transmission of hepatitis E. It is spherical, has no capsule on the surface, is icosahedral, is symmetrical, and has protruding structures on the surface. The internal nucleic acid is single-stranded RNA. Hemophilic RNA virus of the family Caliciviridae. HEV has surface antigen HEVAg, which can stimulate the body to produce antibodies. The laboratory tests of HEV mainly detect antibodies, including IgA, IgM, and IgG. Because IgA and IgM have similar meanings, IgM and IgG are generally detected. The detection method is mainly ELISA method.

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