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Question: What is the detectable antibody response following MMR vaccination?
Answer: Following recent vaccination a rise in both IgG and IgM antibodies will occur, with a peak at 3-4 weeks post vaccination and the IgM then falling to undetectable levels.Question: What are the most appropriate samples and when should they be collected?
Answer: Most appropriate sample is a blood sample collected as soon as possible after onset of symptoms. Clinical information and onset of rash and other symptoms essential. Other samples may be required by the National Measles Laboratory.Question: What is the incubation time for Measles (Morbilli)?
Answer: Incubation period is usually 10 days , range 7 to 18 days.Question: How long will the Measles IgM remain positive?
Answer: In Measles IgM positive patients, over 50% will become negative 4 months after onset of symptoms.Question: Can I get measles more than once?
Answer: Generally No.
