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Infection detected in Torch test
I got TORCH report of my 17days old BABY. I'm attaching results. Kindly advise any precautions n further action to be taken in the case.
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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao
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32 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
IgG indicates past infection,and pass from mother to baby via placenta during intrauterine life,so it reflects YOUR past status.
IgM reflects current,ACTIVE infection,and can't cross placenta,therefore shows BABY'S status.
As your report indicates,NO current infection is present
So,RELAX!!
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