Neonatal Varicella Infection

Diseases & Conditions

Congenital & Genetic Disorders

Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHNov 06, 2020

The topic Neonatal Varicella Infection you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Congenital Varicella Syndrome.

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Congenital Varicella Syndrome is a condition that occurs in the fetus, because the mother had had an attack of chickenpox, in the early part of her pregnancy
Chickenpox (or varicella) is an airborne, contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a member of the herpes virus family
The newborn babies suffer wide-ranging and noticeable abnormalities, which are apparent at birth. These include skin abnormalities in the arms and legs, defects affecting the eyes, brain, nervous system or any other body part, apart from low birth weight
Severe Congenital Varicella Syndrome is fatal to the unborn fetus or to the newborn child; many are affected by serious complications, including retarded development, skin and bone abnormalities, and poor intellectual abilities
A prompt diagnosis of the condition and appropriate immediate treatment, as soon as the child is born, may yield a better prognosis.

Please find comprehensive information on Congenital Varicella Syndrome regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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