Mumps IgG Antibody test

Mumps IgG Antibody Test

The Better2Know Mumps IgG Antibody test will tell you if you have had Mumps in the past or if you have been vaccinated against Mumps and are now immune. This test is ideal for anyone who is unsure if they were vaccinated against Mumps as a child or anyone who thinks they might have been infected in the past but is uncertain. Mumps is generally associated with childhood infection but can occur in anyone of any age. Mumps is a viral infection that can cause unpleasant symptoms including swollen salivary glands, muscle aches, fever and a loss of hearing and a loss of appetite.

What are the symptoms of a Mumps Infection?

A Mumps infection is generally mild for most individuals, but severe complications are possible, particularly if the infection is caught when you are an adult. Adult men can suffer from inflammation of the testicles which can be particularly painful and can also lead to shrinking of the testicles which can affect fertility in the longer term. It is therefore particularly important that adult men know if they have had Mumps in the past or have been vaccinated against Mumps and are now immune. This Mumps IgG Antibody test will give you this information.

Is Mumps a dangerous infection?

Other sever complication of a Mumps infection in adults include inflammation of the ovaries, inflammation of the brain and brain tissues, an inflamed pancreas, and infection and swelling of the tissues surrounding the spinal cord and the brain. Meningitis occurs in up to 1 in every 10 cases of Mumps infection.

How do I book this Mumps test?

To find out if you have had Mumps in the past, have been vaccinated and are immune to the Mumps Virus, please click Get Started and book your Mumps IgG Antibody test now. If you need assistance or would like to discuss this or other tests, please call the number at the top of the page to speak to one of our highly trained advisors who will be able to help you get the tests you need.