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My HSV IgM, CMV and rubella IgG positive. Should I wait to conceive?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a silent missed abortion last year in the third month of my pregnancy. After that, I got some tests done, which resulted in CMV IgG positive. Then I got vaccinated for rubella to prevent any casualties in the next pregnancy. Now I want to try and conceive, but just now I got my t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can try for your pregnancy as IgG (immunoglobulin G) means that you do not have any current infection. It is only due to prior exposure. For herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, the only thing you have to watch is the presence of active lesions. Otherwise,... Read Full »
Please suggest treatment options for mild symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
Query: Hello doctor, I am writing about my brother. He is 41 years old and was positive for COVID-19 four weeks ago. He had mild symptoms and treated at home. I send you the blood test he did yesterday. Could you please advise? Which treatment should he take? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your brother was COVID-19 positive. I have gone through your brother's investigation reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and found that serum ferritin is 578 ng/mL (30-400) that is signific... Read Full »
Is treatment for IgG-positive toxoplasmosis during pregnancy advisable?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 4 months pregnant. Her toxoplasmosis report showed IgG reactive and IgM non-reactive. Our doctor prescribed her Rovamycine forte 30 tablets for 10 days. What shall we do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I sincerely advise her to not take anything. Any infection produces two types of antibodies. They are IgG and IgM. IgG is from infections which occurred many years or decades ago. It is not harmful as it will not cross the placenta and will not affect the baby. IgM is ... Read Full »
On 168th day of risky exposure, chlamydia IgG is negative and IgM is positive. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, On 168th day of risky exposure, chlamydia IGG is negative and IGM is positive. Gonococci urine test- grams smear is negative for gram negative dipplococci morphollogically resembling gonorrhea. I have taken Doxy1 LDR Forte for one week (14) along with Flavospas 200 mg after two weeks o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can consult a dermatologist and you have taken right treatment. Read Full »
I have Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I tested positive for rocky mountain spotted fever. I did have two tick bites recently prior to testing. My IgG levels were negative, but my IgM levels came back positive at 1.32. I took 14 days of Doxycycline. My PCP did more blood work due to the fact that I have not been feeling well. ... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. I have interpreted the data you provided, and here is my comment: The diagnosis of RMSF (rocky mountain spotted fever) requires clinical signs and symptoms of skin rash, fever, and muscle pain with positive serology (IgM more than 1/64 and I... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, On the 168th day after exposure to chlamydia, the chlamydia IgG test came back negative, while the IgM test was positive. I took Doxy-1 L-DR Forte (Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus) for seven days, starting two weeks after exposure. The doctor I consulted said I did not need any f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. IgM positivity indicates a primary or acute infection. You have received the correct treatment for chlamydia. For the burning sensation in urine, in addition to plenty of fluids that have been advised t... Read Full »
Can I acquire a TORCH infection if my rubella IgG is positive?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 4 months pregnant. I had a TORCH test before two years as I met with miscarriage. The TORCH results were rubella IgG positive 19.56, rubella IgM non-reactive, CMV IgG reactive (738.65) and CMV IgM antibody non-reactive. I want to know whether I am at the risk of TORCH infection? Am I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are not at risk of TORCH infection (toxoplasmosis, other, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes infection), so relax and do not worry. If it would have been the IgM positive, th... Read Full »
What does HSV IgG positive mean?
Query: Hi doctor, As my wife had a failed premature delivery, we both had given for chromosome test. The result showed positive for HSV IgG, rubella IgG and CMV IgG. We are very much bothered. Please tell us the reason for this. Does it mean that we are infected with that virus before? Please clarify. Read Full »
Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your karyotyping were normal and it gives the meaning of no chromosomal abnormalities (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Coming to IgG positive test, when you contract a viral infection or after vaccination, the antibody pr... Read Full »