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Dengue in pregnancy
My wife is detected with dengue(dengue ns1 positive) she is in 38 week of pregnancy will there be any threat to the baby
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Make a check on platelet count and packed cell volume it is more important if it goes down and you have to deliver the baby.
Hydration is very important do not stop drinking water or any kind of fruit juices and soups
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It depends upon the mother condition. If no issues then not to worry
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it depends on maternal condition, if u ask dengue per se doesn't cause ny problem in pregnancy
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not really
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Depend upon the parameter
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Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
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Dengue is a serious problem only if it is associated with pain Abdomen, bleeding tendency and low platelet count. So a diagnosis of Dengue in pregnancy should not be a cause for concern as long as her haematological parameters are maintained.
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
If she is having fever
Do CBC daily
Take lots of fluids
Strict Fetal movement and input output charting
Avoid intramuscular injection
Avoid steroids
Take paracetamol 1 gm in three times a day if fever
Cardiotocography daily
Fetal Doppler every 3 days
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Fever is there then do tepid water sponging
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Better to get admitted in Hospital for iv fluid Normal Saline infusion
Avoid dextrose infusion
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Dr. Divya Kannari
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Raichur
V need to monitor her .. vitals and platelet counts very imp parameter
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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade
Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
U will need to consult in detail with proper history and examination
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dengue directly has no effect on pregnancy but high fever due to dengue can affect the baby and low platelet count because of dengue can lead to to heavy bleeding after the delivery of she goes in labour. She needs proper treatment.
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