Review
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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
IgGIgG avidityInterpretation
NegativeNot observedNo infection
Positive BZLF1, p138, p54Low-high avidity for BZLF1 and/or p138 and/or p54Acute infection
Positive p23, BZLF1, p138, p54Low avidity for p23Acute infection
Positive p23, BZLF1, p138, p54High avidity for p23Recent infection
Positive p18, p23, BZLF1, p138, p54Low-intermediate avidity for p18 and p23Recent infection
Positive EBNA-1, p18, p23, BZLF1, p138, p54Low-high avidity for EBNA-1 and/or p18, and possible high avidity for p23Past infection