A 29-year-old woman at 34 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with chickenpox - she has a vesicular rash for 2 days. She is systemically unwell with...

Question

A 29-year-old woman at 34 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with chickenpox - she has a vesicular rash for 2 days. She is systemically unwell with fever and cough. She is non-immune (never had chickenpox before). Which is the single most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral aciclovir 800 mg five times daily for 7 days, started as soon as possible, and refer if respiratory symptoms develop

Answer

Supportive care only - chickenpox in pregnancy is self-limiting

Answer

Varicella zoster immunoglobulin

Answer

Intravenous aciclovir immediately for all pregnant women with chickenpox

Answer

Oral valaciclovir 500 mg twice daily for 5 days

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Chickenpox Treatment in Pregnancy

A 29-year-old woman at 34 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with chickenpox - she has a vesicular rash for 2 days. She is systemically unwell with fever and cough. She is non-immune (never had chickenpox before). Which is the single most appropriate treatment?