Patient's question:
At 40 weeks pregnant, I developed chickenpox. Is it harmful to the fetus? How should it be treated? What precautions should be taken? The chickenpox has been present for 2 days, and I haven't taken any medication yet. Thank you~Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello, chickenpox is an acute infectious disease caused by the primary infection of the varicella-zoster virus. It has a high transmission rate. This disease is self-limiting, and after recovery, lifelong immunity can be obtained. However, it may recur after many years, leading to shingles. During pregnancy, if a woman contracts chickenpox, it can infect the fetus, causing neonatal chickenpox or varicella pneumonia, encephalitis, and other neurological diseases.Recommendations: It is recommended to isolate the patient early until all blisters crust over. Children who have been in contact with chickenpox should be observed for 3 weeks. There is no specific treatment for this disease; the main approach is symptomatic management to prevent secondary skin infections, maintain cleanliness, and avoid itching. Enhanced care should be provided to prevent secondary infections. Active isolation of patients is necessary to prevent transmission. For individuals with weakened immunity, intramuscular injection of 3ml of immune globulin daily for 3 consecutive days may be administered.