A 34-year-old healthcare worker is not immune to varicella and has significant exposure to chickenpox. She is 20 weeks pregnant. Best management?...

Question

A 34-year-old healthcare worker is not immune to varicella and has significant exposure to chickenpox. She is 20 weeks pregnant. Best management?

Accepted Answer

VZIG within 10 days of exposure

Answer

Varicella vaccine now

Answer

Acyclovir prophylaxis immediately

Answer

No action required

Answer

Isolate for 21 days then vaccinate

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Varicella Exposure in Pregnancy