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Is It Safe To Continue Zovirox For A Pregnant Woman?
Hi, I got chickenpox during the 16-17 week of my pregancy and taking Zovirox 800mg (5 tab per day)for 7 da As per my doc there is 2% risk on the baby. What i read in internet is the defect can be very severe. so is it advisable to continue or terminate.also this is the first pregancy.so what is the risk for next concive if go for termination after 18 weeks.
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Chicken pox in second trimester of pregnancy is associated with the risk of several congenital anomalies in fetus, which range from very severe to mild anomalies.
You can opt for termination of pregnancy in such a situation.
The risk of these anomalies is not there in next pregnancy as the virus is usually cleared from the body in 4 weeks.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
You can opt for termination of pregnancy in such a situation.
The risk of these anomalies is not there in next pregnancy as the virus is usually cleared from the body in 4 weeks.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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