Is coming in contact with child having slap face during pregnancy infectious?
Patient: I am 8 weeks pregnant and have come in contact this morning with a young child in my class who has slap face. I rang the womens hospital in liverpool for advice and they told me to go to my GP for a blood test. I was 10 minutes late for the blood test and they refused to see me and said they had no more appointments for me even though I told them my circumstances. I went to a walk in surgery elsewhere and they said I was to take a week off work and go for a blood test at the end of next week to see if I have the virus. I have returned home and been told by someone else that I need a blood test now to see if I am imune from the virus. I am very confused and don't know what to do. I had a miscarriage last year due to catching mumps from a child in my class so am very worried. Doctor: Hi, I really appreciate our concern about this delicate situation. As you have been advised by your GP and Women's Hospital you would have to take the Blood test suggested to you as soon as possible. I would suggest you to make another appointment and get that blood work done as soon as possible.         As main aim of this blood test (IgG,IgM Titers against Parvovirus B19) is to evaluate if you had previous immunity against the disease. If you had immunity you will be fine but if you don't you will need to go under close obstetrical monitoring in following weeks including serial ultrasounds whil will keep an eye for any defects in your baby because of this infection.           I hope I have answered your question correctly. I know you might be worried too much, but I would like to tell you to keep calm and reschedule that Blood wokup appointment and get the results done. Feel free to contact for any further queries. Have a nice day.Regards,Dr.Abhijeet