Guinea Pig

Kara
http://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/pets-and-other-animals-during-pregnancy.aspx
Has anyone had a pet Guinea Pig or other type of rat while pregnant? I found this article above about being cautious while pregnant if you have one. It's my classroom pet and it makes me a little skeptical after reading. Has anyone ever heard of anyone pregnant with LCMV? Is this something easy to get? 
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Ka

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I have a guinea pig as a class pet. I wear rubber gloves while cleaning his cage, but that's about it. I've always been careful to wash my hands before and after touching him.

Li

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I had one as a classroom pet and gave it to the family of one of my students. I felt like it wasn't fair to expect my sub to take care of it the 12+weeks I'd be out. Taking him home wasn't an option because I already have a dog. I wouldn't have been able to give him the time and attention at home. When I read about the risks, however slim, it pushed me to give him away. Luckily, I have great families in my classroom.

Ja

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I've never had an issue. I have 2 rats and I work at a petstore. Use gloves if your nervous?I also have cats and everyone over reacts about toxoplasmosis. The only way to get that is if your cat's either an outdoor cat or eats a raw diet, which neither of mine do, so I still clean the litter box, with gloves.

Ni

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Hmm I work in a pet store where we sell guinea pigs, rats, and nice. I'm definitely a little more cautious now.