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How Long Post Intake Of Antiviral Medication For Shingles Does It Heal?
Hi I am 37 weeks pregnant my partner was diagnosed with shingles a week ago jas taken a week of antiviral medication however if I go into labour will he be aloud present the spots are starting to scab now I am worried that he won t be there for the birth
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Hello,
Shingles is not going to be transmitted to you by skin to skin transmission neither to the baby. Not kissing the baby is also recommended. He may get better in 7-14 days do will be cured when you will be on term.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
Shingles is not going to be transmitted to you by skin to skin transmission neither to the baby. Not kissing the baby is also recommended. He may get better in 7-14 days do will be cured when you will be on term.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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