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Hello, i'm 9-10 weeks pregnant and i have herpes zoster on my left side.can it affect my baby?is it dangerous?
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Likely not...: Unlike chicken pox, herpes zoster is not associated with any increased fetal risk.
Answered 10/21/2013
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