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Pregnant, Texoplasma Blood Test Showed Low Immunity. Effect On Baby?
Hi, I am 8 weeks pregnant and I had two texoplasma blood test the first one was on my six weeks of pregnancy and indicated 1.31 IGM and 650 IGG the second one at my 8 week and indicated 4.15 IGM. my question what all of that means, Do U have immunity or not ? shall I abort my baby because he will has sever brain damages as I heard. please help I have heard all kind of answers and what I need is an honest and clear one now. Many thanks
Sat, 2 Feb 2013
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A positive test of IgM is suggestive of an ongoing infection. In your case, the titres are increasing and are suggestive of a possible infection. Repeat titres after 6 weeks will help in further confirmation of the diagnosis.
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Thanks for writing to us.
A positive test of IgM is suggestive of an ongoing infection. In your case, the titres are increasing and are suggestive of a possible infection. Repeat titres after 6 weeks will help in further confirmation of the diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. RakhiTayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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