Examples of decoding results of analyzes on TORCH-complex; Learn what TORCH-complex, and as evidenced by the various indicators on research toxoplasmosis, herpes, rubella and cytomegalovirus.
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TORCH-complex: decoding test results
Tests for TORCH-complex reveal the infection,sexually transmitted diseases. They are widespread and dangerous, with intrauterine infection lead to stillbirth and malformations. These are the four diseases: toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes.
Explanation of analysis TORCH-complex
toxoplasmosis
- IgG-, IgM- → absence of antibodies to Toxoplasma.
- IgG-, IgM + → Toxoplasma infection happened not more than two months ago.
- IgG +, IgM + → toxoplasmosis infection from two months to six months.
- IgG +, IgM- → chronic toxoplasmosis or immunity.
Rubella
- IgM-, IgG- → antibodies are absent.
- IgG-, IgM + → rubella infection of up to two months.
- IgG +, IgM + → rubella infection by six weeks to six months.
- IgG +, IgM- → chronic disease or immunity.
Cytomegalovirus
- IgM-, IgG- → no antibodies.
- IgG-, IgM + → cytomegalovirus infection of up to two months.
- IgG +, IgM + → cytomegalovirus infection and a half to five months.
- IgG +, IgM- → chronic latent for any immunity.
Herpes (simple)
- IgM-, IgG- → no antibodies.
- IgG-, IgM + → herpes infection up to six months.
- IgG +, IgM + → herpes infection from a half to five months.
- IgG +, IgM- → chronic latent for any immunity.
For a detailed analysis of TORCH-infections refer to a specialist (venereal diseases, infectious diseases, obstetrician).
