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Does Typhoid During Pregnancy Affect The Fetus?

My wife is 34wks 4 days pregnant and has been tested positive for Typhoid in widal test ... awaiting report for typhidot.... doctor has prescribed for ceftum 500 for one week .... which will be reduced to ceftum 250 after a week .... will this fever have any adverse effect on baby
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
1] First of all do not panic.
2]Typhoid per say will not harm the fetus directly. The bacteria do not cross placenta to affect baby.
3] Please complete the treatment suggested to you. Have plenty of fluids, soft diet. I will suggest prebiotics Like Cap. VIBACT DS once at night for 20 days. Please take Tab CALPOL 500 mg as needed to get down fever if any.Keep yourself well hydrated and energetic.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
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Does Typhoid During Pregnancy Affect The Fetus?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. 1] First of all do not panic. 2]Typhoid per say will not harm the fetus directly. The bacteria do not cross placenta to affect baby. 3] Please complete the treatment suggested to you. Have plenty of fluids, soft diet. I will suggest prebiotics Like Cap. VIBACT DS once at night for 20 days. Please take Tab CALPOL 500 mg as needed to get down fever if any.Keep yourself well hydrated and energetic. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health.