any dr.s or rns out there?

[Joannelet]

My 2 year old son has red dots throughout the inside of his mouth. Pediatrician thinks it is coxsackie virus and will confirm tomorrow. I am 25 weeks pregnant. I went for the blood work today to see if I have it. Does anyone know what the chances are of the fetus becoming infected with this if my blood work comes back positive? I just had a miscarriage before this one so I am very nervous. Any insight would be appreciated! There are so many confllicting reports online and it is so confusing. Some say it can't harm the fetus others say it can.

[MNNHFLTX]

From all that I've ever read, most viral infections a mom is exposed to pose a minimal risk to the baby she's carrying. The most important person you should be talking to is your obstetrician, though--they will be up on the latest studies. What do they say?

[Joannelet]

They are sending me for bloodwork and then if it comes back positive they will send me to a specialist for monitoring. There are limited studies of it and every doctor seems to have differing opinions about it. My son's pediatrician even told me that some obgyn's aren't concerned with the cocksackie virus. I am thinking mine is taking a different approach as they already sent me for bloodowork and have to repeat bloodwork in 6 weeks. I will know in about a week if it is in my system or not and the need for monitoring.....
Just another fun thing to worry about!

[DisneyRN]

From what I remember Coxsackie virus is also known as "Hand, foot, mouth Disease"...very common in toddlers and preschoolers.

I don't remember if that virus is a TORCH" virus." Google those...or, if you are worried, call the OB on call.

[citizensnoopy]

It isn't a TORCH infection. The C in TORCH refers to CMV.

Joannelet, I'm an MD but am not particularly knowledgeable about prenatal/perinatal transmission of coxsackievirus. I don't think it's been as extensively studied as other viral infections. It can't hurt to get the bloodwork done, at least for peace of mind. If the test is positive, you'll likely be referred to a maternal fetal medicine specialist, who will be more informed about the latest literature.

[Joannelet]

Thank you!
I have tried to do some research on it but like you said not that many studies have been done on it.
Waiting on my bloodwork now...takes about a week to get the results. I was just wondering what are the chances of it actually affecting the baby if I do get it. It seems to be very contagious and since I am the primary caregiver of my son I have been with him during his most contagious period and now with the sores out. So I wouldn't put it past that I could possibly have it or end up getting it within 6 weeks time. Just wondered if anyone knew the chances of it affecting the baby. Hopefully the specialist that works with my dr.'s office will be able to tell me if it comes down to them monitoring me.
Thanks!

[DisneyRN]

Does it help that DD had it twice and I never got it?

[Joannelet]

Yes that makes me feel better! My sons pediatrician was trying to calm me down too. Saying that if I havent gotten a cold or signs of it by now since I have been exposed to it for a few weeks now I shouldnt be too worried. But every ache, headache, etc that I have I wonder if it is that. Wish the bloodwork came back faster and then I have to wait another 6 weeks for the next test....ugh. I hate the waiting game. Thank you though! It does make me feel better since every other parent I know whose child had it got it too.
Thank you for telling me you didn't get it so that I feel there could be a chance!

[MNNHFLTX]

Since you might not even have it yet, make sure and practice really stringent hygiene habits with your son (i.e. hand washing after every contact).