A Child (girl) is suffering from varicella (fever & rash). And child&;s aunt is pregnant.When is it earliest and safe that the child can meet her aunt
Within households,transmission of VZV to susceptible individuals occur at a rate of 65-86%; more casual contact. Patients with varicella are contagious 1-2 days before the rash is evident and until vesicles are crusted(the scabs are not infective unlike small pox)usually 3-7 days after the onset of rash. Reference: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 19th edition Page 1104
When the lesions have crusted
Immediately
Anytime as the child is aunt 's ourite
After the delivery of the baby
Infectious disease