What Are The Risks During Pregnancy If Exposed To Norwalk Virus?
Hi - am concerned as 4 year old is vomiting and there was talk of Norwalk virus at preschool (although how do they know it was Norwalk in particular), and I am 7 weeks pregnant. What are the risks to the fetus? I miscarried once before at 4 weeks with gastro virus.
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, I understand your concern. Nor walk virus mostly causes spread of infection in society( a sort of epidemic). It's diagnosis is done by history of consumption of polluted food, symptoms of gastroenteritis, absence of any bacteria, amoebae, parasytes in stools. Other blood tests like antigen tests are usually not needed.. as the infection is controlled in 1-3 days. The virus is not known to cause any bad side3 effects on baby.Still it's contact must be prevented .. as dehydration& resulting electrolyte imbalance & possibility of urinary tract infection are the concerning side effects.. which may create problem in pregnancy. Thanks.
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What Are The Risks During Pregnancy If Exposed To Norwalk Virus?
Hi, I understand your concern. Nor walk virus mostly causes spread of infection in society( a sort of epidemic). It s diagnosis is done by history of consumption of polluted food, symptoms of gastroenteritis, absence of any bacteria, amoebae, parasytes in stools. Other blood tests like antigen tests are usually not needed.. as the infection is controlled in 1-3 days. The virus is not known to cause any bad side3 effects on baby.Still it s contact must be prevented .. as dehydration& resulting electrolyte imbalance & possibility of urinary tract infection are the concerning side effects.. which may create problem in pregnancy. Thanks.