Serological diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus infection: Problems and solutions

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World J Virol . Feb 12, 2012; 1(1): 31-43
Published online Feb 12, 2012. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v1.i1.31

Table 4 Interpretation of IgG avidity test with immunoblotting

IgG	IgG avidity	Interpretation
Negative	Not observed	No infection
Positive BZLF1, p138, p54	Low-high avidity for BZLF1 and/or p138 and/or p54	Acute infection
Positive p23, BZLF1, p138, p54	Low avidity for p23	Acute infection
Positive p23, BZLF1, p138, p54	High avidity for p23	Recent infection
Positive p18, p23, BZLF1, p138, p54	Low-intermediate avidity for p18 and p23	Recent infection
Positive EBNA-1, p18, p23, BZLF1, p138, p54	Low-high avidity for EBNA-1 and/or p18, and possible high avidity for p23	Past infection

Citation: De Paschale M, Clerici P. Serological diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus infection: Problems and solutions. World J Virol 2012; 1(1): 31-43
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v1/i1/31.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v1.i1.31