Serological assay of rubella, listeriosis, toxoplasmosis and syphilis in pregnant women

Amaç

Considering the serious effects of infectious diseases such as rubella, listeriosis, toxoplasmosis and syphilis on fetus and due to getting more information about the immunity condition of pregnant women serological study was performed.

Yöntem

265 pregnant women who referred to university clinic for prenatal care were searched for IgG and IgM antibodies of rubella, toxoplasmosis, listeriosis and syphilis.

Bulgular

From 265 tested women IgG positive cases for rubella, toxoplasmosis, listeriosis and syphilis were 193 (72.8%), 65(24.52%), 15 (5.66%) and zero respectively. in both rubella and toxoplasmosis IgG positive groups only 5 women (1.88%) were IgM positive. The highest rate of antibody positive women was observed in 21-29 years age group. All sensitive and non immune women for rubella (27.16%) were first gravida.


Sonuç With respect to high percentage of non immune women for rubella in first pregnaney and severe teratogenicity of this virus in first trimester , it is recommended to vaccinate teenager girls in high school or during marriage. Pre pregnaney consultation and TORCH analysis can lead to early diagnosis and treatment which may substantially lower the associated morbidity and mortality of the fetus and mother.

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