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[Pre-pregnancy and early clinical analysis of TORCH infections detection]

Ai-Hua Fu1

  • 1Family Planning Service Station of Yan Cheng County, Shandong Province 276100, China.

Zhonghua Shi Yan He Lin Chuang Bing Du Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Shiyan He Linchuang Bingduxue Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology
|January 30, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Early detection and treatment of TORCH infections in pregnant individuals are crucial for population health. This study highlights the necessity of timely diagnosis and intervention for TORCH infections to improve outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Maternal Health

Context:

  • TORCH infections pose significant risks during pregnancy, potentially impacting fetal development and population quality.
  • Early identification and management of TORCH infections are vital for effective public health strategies.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence of TORCH infections in pregnant women.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for detecting TORCH pathogen-specific IgM antibodies.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TORCH infections.

Summary:

  • A study involving 319 pregnant individuals utilized ELISA to detect TORCH pathogen-specific IgM antibodies in peripheral blood.
  • The overall TORCH infection rate was 3.28%, with specific rates for Toxoplasmosis (TOX-IgM), Rubella (RV-IgM), Cytomegalovirus (CMV-IgM), and Herpes Simplex Virus type II (HSV-II-IgM) at 0.103%, 2.64%, 0.309%, and 0.237%, respectively.
  • Of the 319 TORCH-infected cases, 97.49% received treatment, underscoring the need for prompt medical intervention.

Impact:

  • Early diagnosis and treatment of TORCH infections can significantly improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
  • Implementing routine screening and timely intervention strategies can contribute to enhancing population quality by preventing congenital TORCH infections.
  • This research reinforces the critical role of serological testing in managing TORCH infections during pregnancy.
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