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Suggest Treatment For Cold During Pregnancy
Brief Answer:
get tested for the same
Detailed Answer:
hi XXXX, you can get tested for IgG and IgM titres of CMV virus . Infection with CMV may sometimes cause deafness in the fetus or growing baby. there is also a test called torch profile which tests for two other viruses along with CMV that you can do. I suggest you ask your doctor to advise these tests.
get tested for the same
Detailed Answer:
hi XXXX, you can get tested for IgG and IgM titres of CMV virus . Infection with CMV may sometimes cause deafness in the fetus or growing baby. there is also a test called torch profile which tests for two other viruses along with CMV that you can do. I suggest you ask your doctor to advise these tests.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
If it comes back that I did have it, will they recommend i terminate??
Brief Answer:
Not exactly
Detailed Answer:
Well if the torch titres are positive then your fetus may be at risk of certain congenital infections. You will be advised about the possible risk factors and consequence of said infections.
Termination is usually not suggested unless there is absolute risk with severe consequences like fetal death.
Not exactly
Detailed Answer:
Well if the torch titres are positive then your fetus may be at risk of certain congenital infections. You will be advised about the possible risk factors and consequence of said infections.
Termination is usually not suggested unless there is absolute risk with severe consequences like fetal death.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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