What Are The Effects Of Scarlet Fever On Pregnancy?
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PLease provide information re: scarlet fever and pregnancy. Two of my staff meembers are past 30 weeks and we just want to make sure their babies will not be effected.
We have also been informed that a parent is in the early stages of pregnancy. Is there a concern?
HELLO DEAR I understand your concern, dear scarlet fever is caused by bacteria from the streptococcus group, and there's no evidence that catching scarlet fever during your pregnancy will put your baby at risk. However, if pregnant women infected when she give birth , there is a risk to the baby may also become infected . Pregnant women who have been diagnosed with scarlet fever will be treated with antibiotics during labour. In rare circumstances, strep bacteria can cause severe and life-threatening infections, particularly in women who have recently given birth. This happens when the bacteria that causes sore throat are spread to the genital area. It's important that women who have recently given birth wash their hands before and after going to the toilet or changing sanitary pads. THANKS
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What Are The Effects Of Scarlet Fever On Pregnancy?
HELLO DEAR I understand your concern, dear scarlet fever is caused by bacteria from the streptococcus group, and there s no evidence that catching scarlet fever during your pregnancy will put your baby at risk. However, if pregnant women infected when she give birth , there is a risk to the baby may also become infected . Pregnant women who have been diagnosed with scarlet fever will be treated with antibiotics during labour. In rare circumstances, strep bacteria can cause severe and life-threatening infections, particularly in women who have recently given birth. This happens when the bacteria that causes sore throat are spread to the genital area. It s important that women who have recently given birth wash their hands before and after going to the toilet or changing sanitary pads. THANKS