Mycoplasma IgG +

[Ephedra]

How can we differentiate a past Mycoplasma infection from one current???  My IgG antibodies were >5.00 + as the cutoff on that was < 1.00.  And my IgM antibodies were really low (44).

I'm very healthy plus I have been on abx in the past that could have took care of that.  I just don't know how long treatment for that typically last.  How do I know for sure that this is a past infection and not one current?

Obviously I have the symptoms- I have Lyme and whatever other coinfections, so I'm bound to have symptoms.

Thanks!  

[Ephedra]

Thanks!

I guess my question was, is there any way in looking at the approximate antibody production whether or not the infection is currently active??

IgG is pretty high.  The cutoff on the IgG was actually .90 and mine was 5.00. IgM is nearly nonexistent.  The cutoff on IgM is 770, and mine was 44.

I think some stains may be tougher to kill than others.  

[cave76]

" IgM refers to those antibodies that are produced immediately after an exposure to the disease, while IgG refers to a later response. "

Usually, but not always.

[nutrinut_bob]

Unfortunately, I can't remember where I read it at, but I read that if using abx, or herbals that inhibit mycoplasmas, treatment could take as long as 5yrs.  Especially if you've had them a long time.  IgM refers to those antibodies that are produced immediately after an exposure to the disease, while IgG refers to a later response.

[mojogal]

I was on different abx we kept switching it up every 4-6 months. Not sure what the answer is.

[Ephedra]

Thanks,
That's interesting.  Perhaps you were not on the right antibiotic??

[mojogal]

Hi, I was on abx 2 years and had a positive mycoplasma result so taking antibiotics don't necessarily kill it. Unfortunately.