Today’s Quiz 6/3/22 Leave a Comment / Blog / By obgninja 1 Z1 Varicella Zoster Virus Infection in Pregnancy 1 / 1 1. Q1 VZV A pregnant woman at 26 weeks gestation calls the clinic. She is a teacher. 1 day ago, she had contact with a child who had chickenpox lesions. She has never been immunized against chickenpox. Check all the actions you will take- A. Offer Varicella Zoster Immunoglobulin if non immune B. Call her for inpatient assessment to the antenatal clinic C. Offer Acyclovir D. Check the maternal serum for immunity to Chickenpox E. Check history ( To confirm significance of exposure) A careful history must be taken ( To confirm significance of the contact, and to check the susceptibility) For detailed information see- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63e230638fa8f50e86ff1ae4/UKHSA-guidelines-on-VZ-post-exposure-prophylaxis-january-2023.pdf Past history- If there is uncertain history or no history of chickenpox, check blood to test for VZ IgG. If there is no immunity to VZV- Offer VZ Immunoglobulin- it is effective if given within 10 days of the exposure. However, VZV is usually not available. Your score is The average score is 46% Facebook Twitter Restart quiz
