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I'm about 6 weeks pregnant and i work at the local hospital and i think i may have gotten pinworms, vaginaly and anal. is this ok for the baby?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

They won't hurt BB: These rather benign parasites cause itching but live their lifetime in a separate compartment from baby.They will never cause baby a problem like some infections might.

Answered 3/12/2013

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A member asked:

I'm about 6 weeks pregnant and i work at the local hospital and i think i may have gotten pinworms, vaginaly and anal. is this ok for the baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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