Seroprevalence and Influence of Torch Infections in High Risk Pregnant Women: A Large Study from South India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increased complications to the mother and fetus during or after pregnancy and birth are often caused by a wide array of pathogenic organisms mostly belonging to the TORCH group [toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and herpes simplex virus (HSV)]. These agents cause asymptomatic or mild infection in the mother while serious consequences in fetus. The present study was aimed to find significant etiological pathogens in the causation of high risk pregnancy (HRP) in South Indian population.

Material and methods

A total of 1,158 HRP women (2010-2013) from Modern Government Maternity Hospital, Hyderabad were considered. Two milliliter of blood was obtained and the serum was analyzed for IgG and IgM antibodies against TORCH agents by ELISA.

Results

SUBMITTER: Prasoona KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4579149 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature