This sheet is about having varicella infection (chickenpox) in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is varicella (chickenpox)? Varicella, commonly called chickenpox, is a viral infection that usually happens in childhood. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The most common symptom of chickenpox is a rash which first appears as small, reddish spots or pimples. …
The Baby Blog: Infections & Vaccines
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
This sheet is about exposure to Escherichia coli (E. coli) in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is Escherichia coli? Escherichia coli (E. coli) are a group of bacteria that live in the intestines and vagina. There are many different types (strains) of E. coli bacteria. Most strains of E. coli are harmless to humans, but some can cause severe illness and infection. The most common …
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV)
This sheet is about exposure to lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV)? How is it spread? LCMV is a virus that is carried by rodents and can be passed to humans. Infected rodents shed the virus in their nasal secretions, saliva, milk, semen, urine, and feces. Contact with rodent body fluids through …
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
This sheet is about exposure to cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is cytomegalovirus (CMV)? CMV is a common virus that can spread from one person to another through contact with saliva, semen, vaginal fluids, blood, urine, tears, feces, or breast milk. Most people with CMV do not have symptoms, but some may have fever, tiredness, and muscle aches when they are …
Hepatitis A and the Vaccine during Pregnancy
This sheet is about exposure to hepatitis A and the hepatitis A vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus that spreads very easily and infects the liver. After coming in contact with the hepatitis A virus, it generally takes 15 to 50 days to develop the illness. Symptoms of infection include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, …
