How you are treated depends on the kind of infection you have. If it is from bacteria, it will be treated with antibiotics that are safe to use. If it is from a virus, it will be treated with antivirals. Medicine may not exist to treat some infections. Your doctor will check your health and the health of your growing baby.

Treatment options include:

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Last reviewed May 2018 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Beverly Siegal, MD, FACOG