Patient's question:
My wife is 43 years old and pregnant with her second child. Recently, she has been having trouble sleeping at night, tossing and turning, and doesn't know what to do. Please ask: What should I do if the IgM antibody level for rubella virus is high during pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
The elevated IgM antibody level for rubella virus during pregnancy indicates the presence of infection in the patient, and the fetus may be at risk of malformation. The patient needs to undergo MRI, blood tests, and other examinations to confirm the fetal growth and development status and the severity of the viral infection. If the fetus has already developed malformations or the viral infection is severe, the patient may need to terminate the early pregnancy. In cases of mild symptoms, the patient can receive anesthetic immunoglobulin, which can reduce the risk of teratogenicity.