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My husband was admitted to hospital for meningitis. i'm 21 weeks pregnant, should i be concerned?

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Hard to say: The seriousness &/or potential to infect you or baby would depend on the type. Discuss your concerns with the treatment team & they should be able to provide that information based on what they know.

Answered 5/26/2019

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