Question
My wife is pregnant and has been working in a kindergarten for over 40 days. A case of hand, foot, and mouth disease has occurred in her kindergarten, and she has indirectly come into contact with the affected class. Does this have an impact on the pregnant woman and the fetus? What are the prevention methods?
Answer
Hello, since the enteroviruses that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease are extremely common, pregnant women often come into contact with them, especially during summer or autumn. Like other adults, pregnant women who have never been exposed to such viruses before have a higher risk of infection after initial contact with the source of transmission (children). This situation is caused by viral infection. You can take oseltamivir granules, acyclovir, antiviral oral liquid orally, and also apply acyclovir ointment externally to treat the rash.