Immunomarkers Flashcards
1
Q
Which receptor does EBV use to enter cells? What type of cell is this on?
A
CD21 on B cells.
2
Q
If VCA is positive and EBNA is negative, what does this signify?
A
That the EBV infection is ongoing
3
Q
What does it mean if both VCA and EBNA are both positive?
A
That there was an infection a long time ago
4
Q
What receptor is involved in infectious mononucleosis?
A
infectious mono is caused by EBV which enters B cells by binding to the CD21 receptor.
