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Re: Standard practice ?- Fifth's Disease

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 20:26:12 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 31 Dec 2000, Luci wrote: >
>I love this forum. Thank you.
>
>I've had 2 1st tri. m/cs (1st blighted ovum, 2nd explained) and I'm pg
>again (7 wks). I work in the schools daily and I'm wondering if I
>should be tested if I'm immune to Fifth's Disease. Also, my husband and
>I both were sick last week w/slight fever, achy joins and a mild cold.
>The very mild cold symptoms lasted for over a week. I think I was
>exposed to something by a sick child at school, so I'm wondering if it
>could be Fifth's Disease. My question is: Based on my occupation and
>past med. hx, should I be tested?
>
>Thank you very much,
>Luci

Luci

To put your mind at ease, it would not hurt. If you are immune, you will not have to worry, and if positive, you can be more careful. Hope this helps.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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