MedBugs: SAQ #535

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Case: Varicella in pregnancy

A 24-year-old woman presents to your Emergency Department with a 2-day history of fever, malaise and a widespread itchy vesicular rash. She is 28 weeks pregnant and has no prior history of chickenpox or vaccination.

1. List (4) complications of varicella. 4 marks

2. Outline (3) infection control measures whilst the patient is in the ED. 3 marks

3. State your management of this patient. 3 marks

4. What is the role of Varicella-Zoster Immunoglobulin in the pregnant patient? 2 marks

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Case: Varicella in pregnancy

1. List (4) complications of varicella. 4 marks

2. Outline (3) infection control measures whilst the patient is in the ED. 3 marks

3. State your management of this patient. 3 marks

4. What is the role of Varicella-Zoster Immunoglobulin in the pregnant patient? 2 marks

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