After a pregnant woman recovers from rubella virus infection, is it contagious to eat and live with her?
Disease description:
My friend is five months pregnant. She was previously infected with the rubella virus but has now recovered. She is still worried about the possibility of transmission. I would like to ask, after a pregnant woman recovers from a rubella infection, is there a risk of transmission to others living and eating with her?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
After a pregnant woman recovers from a rubella virus infection, it is generally not contagious to live and eat with her. Rubella is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by the rubella virus and is mainly transmitted through airborne droplets. Once a pregnant woman has been infected with the rubella virus and has recovered, she is no longer contagious; therefore, sharing meals or living quarters with her will not transmit the disease.
However, during pregnancy, women should pay special attention to personal protection to avoid re-infection with the rubella virus, as rubella virus infection in early pregnancy may adversely affect fetal growth and development and even lead to fetal malformations. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women undergo regular prenatal examinations to monitor the health status of the fetus. At the same time, they should maintain good personal hygiene habits and avoid contact with individuals who have rubella or are suspected of having the infection, to reduce the risk of contagion.
