Question 1

had fetus with cystic hygroma,but normal karyotype, it was aborted, but i've cmv igm0.92 cmv igg378, was it related to the fetus condiditon??what 2do?

Accepted Answer

Not related: CMV IgG and IgM, aren't a problem, just keep following up with your doctor, hopefully you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy child, good luck

Question 2

question about cmv and pregnancy! please help me and my fetus. what can we do?

Accepted Answer

Seek expert care.: http://women.texaschildrens.org/fetalcenter/
recent data from italy suggest that hyperimmune globulin infusions to the pregnant woman can ameliorate the outcome for the infant.

Question 3

what are the tests for fetal cmv infection?

Accepted Answer

Viral cultures, etc: The diagnosis is mostly done by tissue and peripheral blood leukosytes.  These can take weeks.  Other tests, like urine and saliva are not reliable, and ab titers can take 4 weeks.

Question 4

i've heard different things. what exactly is fetal cmv infection?

Accepted Answer

Virus infection: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an infection of the unborn baby which can produce low birth weight, occasionally spontaneous abortion.  It can also produce microcephaly (small brain size), jaundice and other severe changes in the newborn.  This is a common virus which is often routinely screened for in pregnant women.

Question 5

infected in cmv prior to pregnancy. i realized there was no risk to the fetus. i want to perform amniocentesis. is amniotic fluid used to do 16 20 wee?

Accepted Answer

Possible...: My advice would be to pose this question to your ob/gyn.  As you will not be the one performing the actual procedure; best to ask the professionals.  There is always a small risk of miscarriage after an amniocentesis; albeit minute...So best to discuss this with your obstetrician.

Question 6

i am 8 weeks pregnant and cmv igg positive.  igm pending.  i am fairly sure i had cmv 8 weeks before conception.  is this a concern for my fetus?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your CMV IgM comes back negative things should go well. Many have CMV as kids &amp; would be forever immune, but some don't so we do worry.

Question 7

cmv igm 0.92 igg 378, had a fetus with cystic hygroma before & terminated this preg. is it safe to try to get preg again or do i need treatment first?

Accepted Answer

Safe to get pregnant: just keep follow up with your obstetrician,good luck

Question 8

i have primary cmv infection, 18 weeks pregnant. what are the babies odds of getting it and being affected? dont want to do amniocentesis just ultrasounds and i want to do immunoglobulin while pregnant. are these good ideas? im upset/ worried sick?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately, documented infection with CMV in the first and second trimesters can cause birth defects such as hearing loss, and in severe cases, cause fetal death in utero. Obtain a referral to a maternal fetal medicine specialist in OBGYN from your OB physician for guidance.

Question 9

can a fetus acquire cytomegalovirus without knowing?

Accepted Answer

They often do: If a woman never had a CMV infection prior to pregnancy, she is susceptible.Since the infection is often dismissed as a mild flu in adults, a mom may experience it during pregnancy, transmit it to the fetus & never know either had it until baby shown up with features of a congenital infection. If acquired late in pregnancy, the child may show few signs other than progressive hearing loss.

Question 10

who does the reading from a diagnostic fetal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Radiologist or MFM.: Only select radiology and maternal-fetal medicine specialists are trained and qualified to interpret prenatal ultrasound studies.

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Had fetus with cystic hygroma,but normal karyotype, it was aborted, but i've cmv igm0.92 cmv igg378, was it related to the fetus condiditon??what 2do?

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Question about cmv and pregnancy! please help me and my fetus. what can we do?

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What are the tests for fetal cmv infection?

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I've heard different things. what exactly is fetal cmv infection?

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Infected in cmv prior to pregnancy. i realized there was no risk to the fetus. i want to perform amniocentesis. is amniotic fluid used to do 16 20 wee?

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I am 8 weeks pregnant and cmv igg positive. igm pending. i am fairly sure i had cmv 8 weeks before conception. is this a concern for my fetus?

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Cmv igm 0.92 igg 378, had a fetus with cystic hygroma before & terminated this preg. is it safe to try to get preg again or do i need treatment first?

A member asked:

I have primary cmv infection, 18 weeks pregnant. what are the babies odds of getting it and being affected? dont want to do amniocentesis just ultrasounds and i want to do immunoglobulin while pregnant. are these good ideas? im upset/ worried sick?

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Can a fetus acquire cytomegalovirus without knowing?

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Who does the reading from a diagnostic fetal ultrasound?

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