Question 236 · LEK · Chickenpox
A pregnant woman (13 weeks of pregnancy) suffering from herpes zoster is concerned about the influence of this infection on her foetus. Choose the right answer concerning this situation:
- A. herpes zoster in a pregnant woman doesn't create a risk for the foetus.
- B. zoster virus is potentially harmful for the foetus but only in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.
- C. to estimate a risk for the foetus the key question is whether the woman suffered from varicella in the past.
- D. because of the safety of the foetus the treatment with acyclovir should be started immediately.
- E. specific immunoglobulin should be given immediately.
Hint
Consider whether zoster in the mother is a primary infection or a reactivation in an already immune host.
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