Patient's question:
Today I was 12 weeks pregnant and had an initial check-up. The results showed a weak positive IgM antibody for cytomegalovirus and a positive IgG antibody. The doctor recommended I see a specialist, which I haven't done yet. I wanted to ask if there are any medications to treat this. I don't want to lose the baby, and the baby looked fine on the ultrasound. I want to keep it and was wondering if there are any medications that can help.Doctor's answer:
Regarding cytomegalovirus infection, I believe Dàbǔ has already told you about its effects on the fetus and the heart. The final decision still depends on your own fetus's choice, so please think it through carefully. If you focus on early pregnancy, you need to re-examine the cytomegalovirus content in the amniotic fluid and the umbilical cord blood IgM antibodies a few times after the 21st week to avoid harm to the fetus. This can help predict the outcome of the fetus. If treatment is necessary, antiviral drugs can be used, but the decision to use antiviral drugs requires special examination because most of them have an impact on the fetus. Approximately from 14 to 34 weeks, you can decide on zidovudine treatment.