Infectious diseases research

Testing for infectious diseases

Infectious diseases are associated with the penetration of fungi, bacteria or viruses into the human body. The most important component of detecting infectious diseases is the accurate determination of the type of pathogens and their number in the body. To conduct research, specialists use various laboratory techniques to reliably determine which virus or microorganism attacks the human immune system, prescribe the right treatment and avoid complications.

For: couples (men and women)

Indications for use

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:

Ureaplasma

Chlamydia

Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea pathogen)

Mycoplasma

Gonococci

Treponema pallidum (syphilis 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 protein
blood 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;

Detection of antibodies in the blood serum.

Determining the pathogenicity of microorganisms;

Sowing biomaterial for further study of the sprouted bacterial colony;

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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