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What Causes A Circular Spot On The Leg After Contact With Fomites?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2016
Question: I am about 35 weeks pregnant. Today I cleaned a carpet using the rug doctor. Later on today I notice a circular like lesion/thing come up on my skin in several locations. about 8 on my left leg and 2 on my right. Should I contact by obgyn right away about this. could this affect my fetus?
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Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
allergic reaction or allergy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to HCM,
This is probably an allergic reaction that you have developed following contact with fomites or allergen in the rug and it is likely to be itchy as well. This may decrease within next few hours and may require an anti-histaminic for control. If it worsens then you should report to your obgyn for a review and prescription. It will not affect the foetus in any way.
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What Causes A Circular Spot On The Leg After Contact With Fomites?

Brief Answer: allergic reaction or allergy Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query to HCM, This is probably an allergic reaction that you have developed following contact with fomites or allergen in the rug and it is likely to be itchy as well. This may decrease within next few hours and may require an anti-histaminic for control. If it worsens then you should report to your obgyn for a review and prescription. It will not affect the foetus in any way. Regards