Thursday, August 4, 2011

Shingles and Pregnancy

Expecting mothers may wonder how shingles and pregnancy interact together. Can the virus pose a danger to their baby? Are the drugs used in treating shingles safe to use when pregnant? Since infections can be passed along from mother to child, these are important questions to ask.
Shingles and chickenpox are caused by the same virus, the varicella-zoster virus, or VZV. It can pose a risk to your unborn child if you develop shingles or chickenpox before you hit the 30-week mark in your

Read more ...

No comments:

Post a Comment