what does igm or igg mediated mean
A. IgG and IgM are short for immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M. Immunoglobulins are also known as antibodies and are substances produced by the body's immune system in response to foreign substances such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or other substances like animal dander or cancer cells.gG antibodies are important for fighting bacterial and viral infections. IgG antibodies are the only type of antibody that can cross the placenta, therefore the IgG antibodies of a pregnant woman can also help protect her baby in its initial weeks of life before its own immune system has developed.