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22 Jul 2008
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EXPOSURE TO MEASELES WHIST PREGNANT
Hi doc< br> < br> Our niece was diagnosed with measeles last week and was given treatment. I am 12 weeks pregnant and know that measeles is fatal to the featus so I have stayed away from him since then.< br> < br> when is it safe to be around him? < br> < br> he plays with my kids and it has been difficult for him not to come visit and we really miss him.< br> < br>
GynaeDoc
German measles is a problem, measles not. Just be sure of the diagnosis.
Best wishes
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