Re: CMV

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> Hello: I am 10 wks pregnant and CMV positive. I was sick with a
> mono-like illness about 4 weeks before I conceived. While I have
> positive levels of IgM reported on an EIA test and positive levels of
> IgG, a second test (immunoflourecence?) tested inconclusive for both. A
> secod test is in the works and a amnio is scheduled pending those
> results.
>
> But, is there any information about infection soon before pregnancy? Is
> my baby still at risk of CMV complications? Are those risks as high as
> if I was ill and pregnant at the same time?

In case of active infection, answer is probably yes, wait for repeat titre.

Dr.Amit Sengupta, MD; Ph.D. This is for educational purpose only > Thanks for your help.
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> Stacey
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