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Does Herpes Show On A Biopsy Of Miscarriage Tissue That's
Question: Does herpes show on a biopsy of miscarriage tissue that's being checked for molar pregnancy
Brief Answer:
Herpes can't be detected in biopsy of fetal materials.
Detailed Answer:
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I read your query and here is my advice.
Herpes can't be detected in biopsy done to miscarriage tissue .
The biopsy is done to check the fetal materials for possible abnormalities such molar pregnancy or other chromosomal disorders which may have caused abortion.
Herpes virus is a viral infection and can be detected by viral culture or PCR . The material should be taken from the sores if viral culture is done or from blood and tissue from sore if PCR is done.
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Herpes can't be detected in biopsy of fetal materials.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Herpes can't be detected in biopsy done to miscarriage tissue .
The biopsy is done to check the fetal materials for possible abnormalities such molar pregnancy or other chromosomal disorders which may have caused abortion.
Herpes virus is a viral infection and can be detected by viral culture or PCR . The material should be taken from the sores if viral culture is done or from blood and tissue from sore if PCR is done.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Yogesh D
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