Contamination Transmission and IVF-Risks and Safety Issues !!

 Contamination Transmission and IVF-Risks and Safety Issues !!

IVF is showing a rising trend but with limitations of science in place.All done and said in good faith of already stressed childless couples but definitely to bestow them with a good health and a healthy baby .Definitely not at cost of acquiring any infection during this process.Besides safeguarding the health of treating team also-That’s the occupational health what we call.

Since the inception of in-vitro fertilization (IVF), questions about contamination and the transmission of infection have been raised

IVF is not contraindicated in case of HBV or HCV infection, but the decision is far more delicate 

Purpose is to highlight various infections especially grevious ones which can get acquired in process.

This will somehow effect the success rate also besides increasing transmission risk to the prospective child.

Various infectious agents can be-

Sexually transmiited diseases like Chlamydia

HIV

Hepatitis B, C,D

To add to it airborne spread also feared now of Hepatitis B

Genital Tuberculosis

Syphilis

Gonorrohea

Preventions-

Patient should give clear history

Thorough screening should be done

Universal precautions

Rule out and treat any infections before starting treatment

Full antibiotic course should be followed to avoid resistant organisms

Give detailed verbal and written instructions for semen collection

Maintain sterile zone