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A 26-year-old woman who is 12 weeks pregnant, presents with a concern after being exposed to her mother who has been diagnosed with facial shingles one day ago.

She was unaware of what the rash was and had examined the rash closely two days ago before her mother was diagnosed. She informs you that she is unaware of ever having had chicken pox.

Which of the following is the most appropriate action that should be taken for this patient?

(Please select 1 option)

She should be reassured that she will not contract varicella zoster from her mother.
She should be tested immediately for IgG antibodies to varicella zoster
She should be treated with varicella zoster immunoglobulin
She should immediately receive varicella zoster vaccine
She should receive treatment immediately with aciclovir

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