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Serology of congenital infections

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The serology of congenital infections depends on the ability of only IgG to cross the placenta from the mother. Congenital infection usually results in an IgM response in the fetus.

Thus, both IgG and IgM are measured; the presence of the latter to any particular infection is significant.

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