A lady aged 27 years, G3 P2 in her 2nd trimester presented with the chicken pox of 3 days duration. To be precise, she has completed 14 weeks of gestation. 15 the week she presented with varicella infection. Routine scan down at 12 weeks was normal. Should l advice her to continue her pregnancy or go for abortion because chances of developing foetal varicella syndrome are high. The patient is tensed and confused after consulting 3 to 4 docs who have given different opinions.
Advised her to take oral acyclovir 800 mg 5 times a day for 10 days. The patient is tensed and confused after consulting 3 to 4 doctors who have given different opinions. Advised her to take oral acyclovir 800 mg 5 times a day for 10 days. 1st 2 kids are healthy and hale. Usually up to 12 weeks if infected, abortion is advised. From 12 to 26 weeks of gestation, the virus enters the fetus but does not cause any…
