Multiple choice

Which of the following antibody levels is measured to diagnose parasitic infections?

  1. IgA antibody

  2. IgM antibody

  3. IgG antibody

  4. IgE antibody

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D Correct answer
Explanation

IgE plays an important role in parasitic helminth diseases. Since serum IgE levels rise in parasitic diseases, measuring IgE levels is helpful in diagnosing parasitic infections.