01 Oct
The Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is the causative agent of infectious Mononucleosis (IM). IM is an acute illness charecterized clinically by sore throat, fever and lymphadenopathy. The serodiagnosis of IM is established with a single acute phase serum by the detection of high levels of IgM and IgG antibodies to VCA. VCA-IgM antibodies usually disappear within 3-6 weeks after onset of illness.