Patient's question:
My wife just got pregnant, over 40 days, and she works at a kindergarten. There has been a hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreak at her kindergarten, and she was indirectly exposed to the affected class. I'm wondering if this poses any risks to the pregnant woman and the fetus. How can it be prevented?Doctor's answer:
Hello, since the enteroviruses that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease are extremely common, pregnant women often come into contact with them, especially during the summer or autumn. Like other adults, pregnant women who have not previously been exposed to such viruses are at a higher risk of infection after contact with the initial source of the enterovirus (young children) due to the lack of corresponding antibodies. This situation is caused by the virus infection, and you can take Virazole granules orally, acyclovir, and antiviral oral liquid, while also applying acyclovir ointment externally to the rash.