High cytomegalovirus lgG suggests a previous infection.
A high cytomegalovirus lgG is generally indicative of a previous cytomegalovirus infection that is currently in the recovery phase. Cytomegalovirus is a type of herpesvirus that can be transmitted through the digestive tract, intimate contact, or mother-to-child route.
After the first infection with cytomegalovirus, the body can produce specific cellular immunity and humoral immunity to inhibit the replication of the virus, so the phenomenon of positive IgG antibody may appear. IgG antibody rises slowly during the process of viral infection, and is in the plateau for a long period of time, and the virus is cleared and may also carry the IgG antibody for the rest of his life.
When the immune function is normal, the suppressed state will not harm the body. However, if the immune function decreases, such as when a tumor develops, glucocorticoids are applied, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc., cytomegalovirus may be activated and replicate actively in the body, injuring the liver and causing hepatitis, the intestines and causing enteritis, and the central nervous system and causing encephalitis.
If you have abnormal cytomegalovirus lgG test, you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible, and the doctor will formulate an individualized diagnosis and treatment plan according to your specific condition, so as not to delay your condition.