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Can smallPox/chickenPox spread
My cook son is suffering for smallpox/ chicken pox for saturday that is 2 3 days.And I am 11 week pregnant and I got to know today.
What should I do .I have asked her to stop coming now but since 2 3 days I have eating food cooked by her.
I am tensed about it now.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Chicken pox is spread through fomites
Your house help can spread infection if she is carrying it in her respiratory tract you can employee another help
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Don’t worry
Relax
Food will not cause chicken pox
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Dr. Sindhu N R
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly consult for discussion
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