A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation develops a primary Varicella infection (chickenpox). According to Public Health England guidelines...

Question

A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation develops a primary Varicella infection (chickenpox). According to Public Health England guidelines, which prophylactic measure should be offered immediately to reduce the severity of infection?

Accepted Answer

Varicella-zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG)

Answer

Oral acyclovir

Answer

Varicella vaccine

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Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

Answer

High-dose corticosteroids

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Varicella infection in pregnancy

A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation develops a primary Varicella infection (chickenpox). According to Public Health England guidelines, which prophylactic measure should be offered immediately to reduce the severity of infection?