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Pertussis immunoglobulin
Giving pertussis immunoglobulin (antibodies to pertussis) is a more specific way to treat pertussis than just giving antibiotics.
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A 38-year old asked:
What does a high immunoglobulin mean ?
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A 48-year old asked:
Immunoglobulin M - how is it different from "G"?
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A 30-year old asked:
How long does severe hypoxia associated with pertussis last?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is it possible to contract pertussis even after having vaccination?
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A 49-year old asked:
How does whooping cough / pertussis enter your body and what does it do to you?
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A member asked:
If thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin is discovered in blood, what does it mean?
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A 40-year old asked:
My sons cough is very bad and was wondering could this be whooping cough or pertussis?
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A 32-year old asked:
My baby has been diagnosed with pertussis. How long should I keep him home from daycare?
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A 31-year old asked:
I'm wondering why are childhood cases of whooping cough (pertussis) in children on the rise?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Pertussis found on nasal (oxymetazoline) swab (DFA)?
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A 38-year old asked:
What is the preferred mode of treatment for guillain barre syndrome: immunoglobulin or plasmepheresis?
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A 19-year old asked:
I just found out I have whooping cough "pertussis" how did I get this and how can I ease the coughing?
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A member asked:
Can vaccinations administered before immunoglobulin test affect outcome specifically for Immunoglobulin M levels?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I have a very low IgG3 and IgG4, along with a very low immunoglobulin M and a high Serum Amyloid A - what does this mean?
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A 32-year old asked:
How do I take care of someone with pertussis? What's the best way to take care of and attenuate the symptoms of someone who has whooping cough?
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A 36-year old female asked:
My 2 year old has had a cough for a month. Negative for pertussis. It has now become a wet cough, mostly at night and rattles in her chest. Any ideas?
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A 34-year old asked:
Do foods contain immunoglobulins?
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A 37-year old asked:
What are the important physical properties of immunoglobulins?
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A 36-year old asked:
What does a high immunoglobulin level mean for you?
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A 32-year old asked:
High levels of immunoglobulin, does it indicate an illness?
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A 22-year old male asked:
where did pertussis come from
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A 47-year old asked:
Can you get the pertussis injection?
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A 32-year old asked:
Elevated immunoglobulin a means what?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is the normal immunoglobulin e level?
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A 28-year old asked:
Is there a remedy for a cough due to pertussis?
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A 38-year old asked:
What is immunoglobulin g and what is it used for?
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A 38-year old female asked:
What does high levels of immunoglobulin IGg mean (2130)? Should I be concerned?
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A 33-year old asked:
What could high immunoglobulin ig m and complement c4 mean?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Immunoglobulin M?
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A 32-year old asked:
What causes pertussis infections if people are already vaccinated?
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