Measles In Pregnancy

Question 1

What is the management if a pregnant woman has a contact with a case of measles?

Answer 1

1- has 2 doses of vaccine
Yes 👉 reassure
No 👉 test IgG : 👉 detected
👉 not detected: HNIG within 6 days of contact
( MMR after pregnancy)

Question 2

When HNIG is indicated in neonates born to measles infected mothers?

Answer 2

If the mother develops rash 6 days before and 6 days after the delivery
ℹ HNIG is recommended for up to 8 months if the infant exposed to measles

Question 3

What is the kind of rash in measles?

Answer 3

Maculopapular rash