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Torch Test Is Positive For CMV, HSV And Rubella, Negative For Toxoplasma. Go For Antiviral?

my torch test is igm positive for cmv, hsv and rubella. negative for toxoplasma. i m married. not planning pregnancy for atleast one year. what should i do? any antiviral or any further tests??? i m 27 yrs old, married since last five months, but presently living in hostel to complete my education. i m post graduate in m.d in ayurveda (pediatrics) from bhu, varanasi, up.
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
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Hi and so sorry to hear about these test results.

Because they are positive(IgM), it means there is an active infection going on. Our body are usually strong enough to get these infections under control unless we have a weakened immune system. They however pose greatest risk during pregnancy because if the risk of congenital malformation.

Because you are not planning to get pregnant any time soon, i will strongly advise that you get a very good method of contraception and repeat these tests in future when you wish to become pregnant. If they are stil worrisome, then i will advise you to go for treatment.

For now, contraception and repeat when you consider becoming pregnant in future. Hope this helps and feel free to come back for more advice.
Wish you good health.
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Torch Test Is Positive For CMV, HSV And Rubella, Negative For Toxoplasma. Go For Antiviral?

Hi and so sorry to hear about these test results. Because they are positive(IgM), it means there is an active infection going on. Our body are usually strong enough to get these infections under control unless we have a weakened immune system. They however pose greatest risk during pregnancy because if the risk of congenital malformation. Because you are not planning to get pregnant any time soon, i will strongly advise that you get a very good method of contraception and repeat these tests in future when you wish to become pregnant. If they are stil worrisome, then i will advise you to go for treatment. For now, contraception and repeat when you consider becoming pregnant in future. Hope this helps and feel free to come back for more advice. Wish you good health.