Vertical Transmission of Infections: Types, Complications, and Prevention
- Published in Infectious Diseases Some of the pathogenic microbial organisms that can be vertically transmitted include HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), herpes virus, cytomegaloviruses, Toxoplasma gondii, Treponema species, and rubella have been found to spread from mother to her embryo or baby via these various routes ... Some of the vertically transmitted infections include HIV, measles, hepatitis, toxoplasmosis, herpes simplex viral infection, and syphilis … View threadWhy is my foreskin a little red?
- Answered in Cosmetology Valacyclovir is used for herpes, not for toxoplasmosis ... So the doctor suggested because of toxoplasmosis, you are getting reddishness in your foreskin, and he prescribed Valacyclovir hydrochloride 1000 mg and Levocetirizine combined with Montelukast for a month, one tab daily at night … View threadUnderstanding Congenital Cataract in Infants and Children
- Published in Genetic Disorders Infections During Pregnancy: Certain infections during pregnancy, such as rubella, toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus, herpes, and syphilis, can increase the risk of congenital cataracts … View threadCytomegalovirus Retinitis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
- Published in Eye Health Cytomegalovirus is a type of herpes virus ... Cytomegalovirus retinitis is caused by cytomegalovirus, a type of herpes virus ... Toxoplasmosis … View threadPlease look at TORCH test results and tell if there is any concern.
- Answered in Obstetrics and Gynecology I have gone through your wife's TORCH (toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV) test reports ... Baby can have multiple congenital anomalies like congenital rubella and CMV (cytomegalovirus) syndrome, sensorineural defects, blindness, hearing loss, premature delivery, growth restriction, neonatal herpes, microcephaly, intracranial calcification, rash, conjunctivitis, thrombocytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, etc … View threadWe had a TORCH test after miscarriage. Can you explain the reports?
- Answered in Obstetrics and Gynecology TORCH ( toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex and HIV) are all the infections which we can contract anytime in life from our childhood … View threadHow frequent should I have sex to conceive?
- Answered in Internal Medicine It includes thyroid hormone profile, serum estrogen, FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) levels and TORCH infection profile (toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes and others), urine examination, vaginal swab culture and ultrasound of uterus to pinpoint the cause … View threadWhat diet should I follow during pregnancy to prevent Down's syndrome?
- Answered in Obstetrics and Gynecology You having a history, of the brain of the baby not forming properly due to Down Syndrome in the last pregnancy, is not an indication for getting a TORCH (toxoplasmosis, rubella cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex and HIV) test done … View threadWhat are the tests to identify the cause of recurrent miscarriages?
- Answered in Fetal Medicine TORCH (toxoplasmosis, rubella cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV) test … View threadWhat is the reason for two miscarriages in a single year?
- Answered in Obstetrics and Gynecology If still cause not identified than TORCH investigations ( toxoplasmosis, rubella cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV), ANA (antinuclear antibody) estimation and chromosomal analysis have to be done for further workup … View thread