Brucella Antibody, IgM in Bangalore

Brucella IgM test is done to detect a recent infection of the virus. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibodies produced by the body in response to the infection. Therefore this test helps in early diagnosis of the infection.Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans, either by direct contact or by ingestion of raw meat or milk from the infected organisms. The symptoms of brucellosis are often similar to flu symptoms, including fatigue, fever, and joint pains. If you are infected with brucellosis, your body will secrete certain antibodies against the brucella bacteria. This test looks for those anti-brucella antibodies in your blood. However, this test may not help detect the disease at an early stage.