Infant Viral Infections and pregnant women?
Hi,
I was with my niece yesterday for around 2 hours. I noticed her having a rash on her body and today her mother had taken her to the doctors and they said it was a viral infection and to stay away from pregnant women.
I have spoken to my doctor about this and she said if i find any rash or become unwell to go straight to my doctor.
I am 30 weeks pregnant and really worried now.
How long would i of needed to be with my niece to catch this infection?
what could it do to my unborn baby?
Would i be unwell now if i have caught anything or would it take a couple of days?
Best answer:
Impossible to say with any accuracy.
Would depend if this viral infection is transmitted by airborne methods (e.g. coughs and sneezes), or if its needs physical contact (such as the transmission of infected blood through cuts on the skin etc).
Depends what the viral infection is. Some pose higher risks for pregnant women than others, some pose negligible risk.
Most viral infections will take a few days before the effects are noticed (but not all).
If you know exactly what this viral infection is, then that would help. Otherwise, no one can say for certain whether you should harbour genuine concerns or whether you should just 'keep an eye out'.
Chances are, you are worrying a little needlessly! Although not knowing for certain is of course always a concern
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