Question of the week - Week of 12-Oct-2017Which is the first immunoglobulin synthesized when an animal is first infected with a virus?
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IgM is the first immunoglobulin synthesized at the first contact with the antigen. It is secreted as a defense against viral and bacterial infections.Specific IgM against a pathogen in the serum indicates recent/acute infection.
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