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Risks of catching HFMD during pregnancy
My daughter is suffering from HFMD. What are the risks to me, I am 3mon pregnant. She sleeps near me and I am applying ointment to her rashes.
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You are at risk of developing this infection from your daughter. It spreads from skin contact and nasal secretions also.
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It's better if someone in your family take care of your daughter til she recovers from it
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Yes you can catch so wear mask and have a good personal hygiene
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Dr. Amrutha J H
Family Physician
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hand Foot and Mouth disease which is a viral disease is commonly seen in children.
The usual period from initial infection to the onset of signs and symptoms (incubation period) is three to six days.
The illness spreads by person-to-person contact with an infected person's saliva, nasal secretions, fluid in the blisters, sneeze and cough air droplets etc.
It's not that infective in adults as they don't show any signs of illness even if infected.
Since you are an expecting mother in 3rd month of pregnancy, better you restrain yourself from your daughter for a week.
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If you show any signs of viral illness consult your Gynaecologist immediately as any fever in 1 st trimester is not to be taken lightly.
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Proper hand washing
Good personal hygiene
Drink adequate water
Disinfect you daughter's toys, blankets and other things which are used by her.
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