DNase-B Antibody details
What DNase-B Antibody shows
Anti-DNase B antibodies develop in response to a recent infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria — the same bacteria responsible for strep throat and certain skin infections. This test is used mainly to help confirm a recent strep infection when it's suspected as the trigger behind complications like rheumatic fever (which can affect the heart, joints, and nervous system) or post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (a kidney inflammation). It's often ordered alongside antistreptolysin O (ASO) antibodies, since testing both increases the chance of catching evidence of a recent strep infection — anti-DNase B is particularly useful for detecting skin-related strep infections, which don't always trigger a strong ASO response.
Tests that include DNase-B Antibody
This panel detects anti-DNase B antibodies to help identify an existing or past streptococcal infection.
- DNase-B Antibody An antibody that shows evidence of a recent strep infection. Used to help diagnose post-strep conditions like rheumatic fever or kidney inflammation (glomerulonephritis).
This panel detects anti-DNase B antibodies to help identify an existing or past streptococcal infection.
- DNase-B Antibody An antibody that shows evidence of a recent strep infection. Used to help diagnose post-strep conditions like rheumatic fever or kidney inflammation (glomerulonephritis).
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