I. Myths about TORCH screening Question 1: Can TORCH screening diagnose birth defects? No. TORCH screening is the diagnosis of infection in pregnant women, which provides concern for the presence…
1.Introduction Common viral infections during pregnancy are caused by: herpes simplex virus (HSV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), rubella virus, influenza virus, hepatitis B virus, human papillomavirus (HPV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).…
What causes cytomegalovirus infection? CMV infection can cause a decrease in immune function, especially cellular immunity. CMV infection has a significant effect on thymus development and the function of splenocytes, mononuclear…
Question 32: A positive IgM antibody cannot be considered a recent infection, either before or during the second trimester? A positive IgM antibody result cannot be considered as a recent infection.…
The term “TORCH” in the context of TORCH screening in pregnancy was first coined in 1971 by immunologist Andre Nahmia of Emory University, U.S.A. Nahmia combined a complex of perinatal…
Cytomegalovirus infection is caused by human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), and China has a high prevalence of HCMV infection, most of which is acquired in childhood. Most infected individuals are asymptomatic, but…
A negative IgM and IgG test indicates no infection and pregnancy is possible. If the initial infection occurs early in pregnancy, the fetus is at high risk and vaccination may…