Testing for infectious diseases
Indications for use
Both partners:
Infectious diseases include a whole group of diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms with high virulence, i.e. the ability to overcome the resistance of the human immune system:
- Treponema pallidum (the causative agent of syphilis);
- ureaplasma;
- mycoplasma;
- chlamydia;
- gonococci;
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea pathogen);
- HIV.
Before the IVF program, both spouses must be tested for the presence of these infections. Women are also tested for antibodies to toxoplasmosis and rubella. Both partners are tested for hepatitis B and C.
Infections such as herpes and cytomegalovirus can also lead to infertility.
Diagnostics of infectious diseases is carried out in special laboratories and requires the use of innovative tools and specialized equipment. Such studies should be conducted by high-class specialists.
Modern diagnostic methods in theIVMEDclinic allow to detect an infectious disease at the initial stages when there are no accompanying symptoms, which allows you to choose the right treatment. It should be noted that it is impossible to get rid of fungi and bacteria with antiviral drugs, and antibacterial agents do not affect viruses at all.
Ways to conduct research
Specific
Specific methods include virological and bacteriological analysis of pathogens present in the body, as well as tests that detect antibodies and antigens.
Non-specific
Nonspecific techniques include:
- general blood test;
- study of blood protein fractions;
- general urine analysis;
- liver tests;
- fecal analysis.
Determination of pathogens of bacterial origin
There are various ways to identify pathogens of bacterial origin:
- examination of a specially colored smear;
- The biological material is specially inoculated into the culture medium for further study of the germinated bacterial colony;
- determining the pathogenicity of microorganisms;
- detection of antibodies in the blood serum.
Methods.
Special tests are performed to diagnose infectious diseases.
Virological analysis is carried out using electron or light microscopy, which allows to detect the presence of viruses and viral inclusions in the human body.
Serological analysis is aimed at finding antibodies and antigens.
Molecular genetic methods are considered to be one of the most advanced diagnostic techniques, allowing to detect viruses in minimal concentration.
The most modern method of diagnosing the presence of infectious diseases is the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). It involves repeated copying of the genetic material of the virus in order to make an accurate diagnosis even with a minimal concentration of strains in the biological material under study.
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