im 22 but ive had chickenpox when i was 12. i know there are rare occurences that you can get it twice. my cousin has it and im wonderin should i stay away from her or am i immune?
2007-06-28 03:54:03 · 9 answers · asked by young ibz 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
the virus is already in your system so you are fine. just like parents are around their kids when they get it. you dont see mom or dad with it again. you will be fine.
2007-06-28 04:15:40 · answer #1 · answered by knk724 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have had chickenpox then it shouldn't be a threat to you now and all of your immunities are passed to the baby through the placenta so it shouldn't be a threat to the baby either. I would call your doctors office and ask them though, just to be on the safe side.
2007-06-28 03:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be on the safe side, I would stay away from her until she is all cleared up, because u never no...My brother had the chickenpox twice and I had chickenpox once and got shingles once also
2007-06-28 03:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually asked my doctor about this because my husband came into contact with someone with chickenpox. My doctor said as long as you have had chicken pox before, it is fine to be in contact with someone who has had it. But, if you don't feel comfortable around them, just stay away for your own reasons.
2007-06-28 03:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stay away from her to be on the safe side!! your body is really sensitive right now.
2007-06-28 06:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pregnant Women Exposed to Chicken Pox
Pregnant women who have a history of a previous chicken pox infection or who have been immunized have antibodies to the virus. These antibodies are transferred to the infant through the placenta throughout the pregnancy. Therefore, pregnant women who are immune and are exposed to someone with chicken pox do not need to worry about complications for themselves or their infant.
Testing for Immunity in Pregnancy
All women should be questioned about previous chicken pox infection or immunization at their first prenatal visit.
Maternal Complications of Chicken Pox in Pregnancy
A primary chicken pox infection occurs in only 0.05% to 0.07% of pregnancies because most women of childbearing age have immunity to the varicella virus because of a previous infection or immunization. Women who do acquire chicken pox while pregnant, especially in the third trimester, are at a greater risk of developing varicella pneumonia. Varicella pneumonia is a potentially life-threatening infection of the lungs by the varicella virus.
Infant Complications of Chicken Pox in Early Pregnancy
Primary chicken pox infection in the first trimester of pregnancy, especially weeks 8 to 12, carries a 2.2% risk of congenital varicella syndrome, a syndrome of birth defects in the infant. The most common manifestation of congenital varicella syndrome is scarring of the skin. Other abnormalities that can occur include a smaller than normal head, eye problems, low birth weight, small limbs, and mental retardation.
Infant Complications of Chicken Pox in Late Pregnancy
If a woman acquires a primary chicken pox infection within 5 days before and 2 days after delivery, her newborn is at risk for disseminated varicella infection. Disseminated varicella infection occurs when the virus infects a newborn before the transfer of protective maternal antibodies. This overwhelming viral infection leads to death in 25% of cases.
Treatment of Pregnant Women with Chicken Pox
Women who acquire primary chicken pox during pregnancy should be treated with the antiviral drug acyclovir (Zovirax) which seems to be safe in pregnancy. Pregnant women with varicella pneumonia should be treated with IV acyclovir and be observed in the hospital. In addition women who are not immune to varicella, but are exposed may be treated with varicella-zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG), a substance that triggers an immune response against the varicella virus.
Treatment of Infants with Chicken Pox
Infants whose mothers develop varicella 5 days before delivery or 2 days following delivery should receive VZIG after birth. Infants who develop varicella during the first 2 weeks of life should be treated with IV acyclovir.
2007-06-28 03:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by ஐ♥Sabine♥ஐ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be safe and stay away and call your ob and ask them
2007-06-28 03:59:35 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay away
2007-06-28 03:58:32 · answer #8 · answered by sistahgirl1230 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-06-28 03:58:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋