Possible role of TORCH agents in congenital malformations in Gorgan, northern Islamic Republic of Iran
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2009; 15 (2): 330-336
in English
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ABSTRACT
This descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out to explore the frequency of contamination with TORCH agents in neonates with congenital malformations in a referral centre in Gorgan city, Islamic Republic of Iran. Blood samples were taken from 64 neonates and their mothers over a 20-month period in 2003-04. Serologic tests showed that 4/64 infants born with congenital malformations [6%] had positive IgM antibody titres for Toxoplasma gondii [2 cases], rubella virus [1 case] and cytomegalovirus [1 case]. IgM was positive in 9/63 mothers [14%], also for T. gondii [3 cases], rubella virus [3 cases] and cytomegalovirus [3 cases]. No cases of herpes simplex virus type II or Treponema pallidum were found
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Rubella virus
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Immunoglobulin G
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Immunoglobulin M
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Toxoplasmosis, Congenital
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Cleft Palate
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Cytomegalovirus Infections
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Mothers
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2009
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