Anti-DNase B

Anti-DNase B

What's

Anti-DNase B

Anti-DNase B is a special defense substance that your body creates when it's dealing with an infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. These bacteria are behind common illnesses like strep throat and scarlet fever. When Anti-DNase B is present in your body, it's a sign that your body's defense system is working hard to fight off these harmful bacteria. Think of it as a clue, showing that a specific bad bacteria has been in your body. This defense substance can stay in your system for a few months after the infection is gone, acting as a reminder of your body's recent battles against group A streptococcus.

If Your Levels Are High

Elevated levels of Anti-DNase B might indicate that your body has recently been fighting off group A streptococcus bacteria, which are often responsible for infections like strep throat or scarlet fever. This increase in the defense substance could mean that your immune system is still working to protect you from these bacteria, even if you've already recovered from the initial infection. Certain medications, such as antibiotics like penicillin or amoxicillin, might affect these levels. Additionally, conditions that impact your immune system could also play a role in higher Anti-DNase B levels.

Symptoms of High Levels

Symptoms of high levels of Anti-DNase B may not be directly noticeable, as this antibody is a response to an infection, not a cause of symptoms itself. However, if the body is still fighting an infection, you might experience symptoms related to that, such as sore throat, fever, or fatigue.

If Your Levels are Low

Low levels of Anti-DNase B might mean that your body hasn't recently dealt with an infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. This could be because your immune system is doing a great job at keeping these infections away, or maybe you just haven't come across this type of bacteria lately. Certain medications, like those that suppress the immune system, could also play a role in having lower levels of this defense substance. Additionally, some health conditions that affect your body's ability to make antibodies might be a factor in having low Anti-DNase B levels.

Symptoms of Low Levels

Symptoms of low levels of Anti-DNase B are typically non-existent, as this condition does not directly cause any physical discomfort or noticeable changes in health.

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Streptococcus Antibodies Profile by Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains)

Serum

The Streptococcus Antibodies Profile screens for the two most common antibodies against Streptococcus to identify a previous infection of group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. These antibodies may cross-react with brain tissue, causing abnormal behaviors and leading to diseases such as rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis, scarlet fever, PANDAS, and autism.

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