Lungs were clear to auscultation bilaterally. Heart regular rate and rhythm. It had been greater than 72 hours since her exposure. Incidents of transmission were discussed with the patient and her mother. The patient, her physician, and her mother decided on conservative management with observation only.
Most pregnant women are immune because of previous infection.
History of infection is highly predictive of immunity. The incidence of varicella in pregnancy is 5 in 10,000. Infection is transmitted by respiratory droplets. Incubation period is 9 to 21 days. Pneumonia may be fatal, but infection is otherwise not more virulent in the absence of pneumonia.