As non professionals, we may not understand the term 'giant cell' unless we have experienced it before. Especially after pregnancy, this situation may cause concern among pregnant women, fearing that the disease may affect the health of the fetus. So, what does' giant cell virus antibody 'mean? Now let's all learn about it together.
What is a disease with positive IgG antibodies against cytomegalovirus
Positive for cytomegalovirus antibody IgG is rubella, and rubella patients are the only source of infection. The transmission period is 5-7 days before onset and 3-5 days after onset, with the strongest infectivity on the day of onset and the day before onset. Viruses can be isolated from infected individuals, nasal and pharyngeal secretions, as well as blood, urine, and feces. Therefore, theoretically, these substances can all transmit rubella.
1. Generally, rubella in children and adults is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets, and can also be transmitted through close contact between people.
2. Newborns who are infected in the womb, especially in the throat, can excrete the virus for weeks, months, or even more than a year. Therefore, they can infect medical personnel, family members who lack antibodies through contaminated bottles, nipples, clothing, diapers, and direct contact, or cause transmission in the baby's room.
3. Early infection of rubella in pregnant women can cause the rubella virus to infect the fetus through the placenta. Once the fetus is infected, it can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or congenital rubella with multiple congenital abnormalities.
What is Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), also known as inclusion body virus, is named after infected cells that swell and have large nuclear inclusions. It is a herpesvirus DNA virus. Widely distributed, other animals can be infected, causing various system infections mainly in the reproductive and urinary systems, central nervous system, and liver diseases, ranging from mild asymptomatic infections to severe defects or death.
A positive antibody indicates a previous infection, but has produced antibodies without symptoms or pathogenicity. Cytomegalovirus is widely present in nature, and the population is generally susceptible to CMV. The positive rate of CMV antibodies in adults is over 90%, which means that more than 90% of the population has been infected with CMV. Most of them are stable infections and can become latent infections. People can transmit the virus through daily contact, sexual contact, blood transfusions and blood products, placenta, breastfeeding, and other means.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), also known as inclusion body virus, is named after infected cells that swell and have large nuclear inclusions. It is a herpesvirus DNA virus. Widely distributed, other animals can be infected, causing various system infections mainly in the reproductive and urinary systems, central nervous system, and liver diseases, ranging from mild asymptomatic infections to severe defects or death.
Can you rest assured through the above introduction? Generally, active treatment will not affect the fetus. Therefore, in order to make yourself feel at ease, if you find any discomfort in your body, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner. After all, the professionalism of doctors is beyond doubt. After examination, you can also remove a piece of your heart disease. For pregnant women, suspecting serious illness can also cause small harm to the fetus.
