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What Is The Chance Of Pregnancy If I Have Tb ?

i am28 yrs old Today i have done TB Igm Atibodies blood test it came positive with value 312 serounits Drsuggested not to take chance for pregancy for next 9 months please explain what this test means what precuations i hav to take i am28 yrs old Today i have done TB Igm Atibodies blood test it came positive with value 312 serounits Drsuggested not to take chance for pregancy for next 9 months please explain what this test means what precuations i hav to take?
Sat, 23 Apr 2011
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welcome to healthcaremagic.com.IGM antibodies when high indicate new infection by an organism.These can cross over via placenta and harm fetus hence with such high titres it was advised for you not to conceive.Wait till levels come down .Use barrier methods and also ask about non hormonal pills since hormonal pills are ineffective with some anti-tb drugs.Take care.
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What Is The Chance Of Pregnancy If I Have Tb ?

hi! welcome to healthcaremagic.com.IGM antibodies when high indicate new infection by an organism.These can cross over via placenta and harm fetus hence with such high titres it was advised for you not to conceive.Wait till levels come down .Use barrier methods and also ask about non hormonal pills since hormonal pills are ineffective with some anti-tb drugs.Take care.