Management of varicella zoster virus exposure and infection (chickenpox) in pregnancy and neonates
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Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
Abstract
Varicella-zoster virus infections in pregnancy can cause
severe adverse effects in the mother, fetus and neonate,
which vary with the period of gestation. For the mother
the adverse effects are greatest in the second half of
pregnancy whereas for the fetus it is greatest in the first
and second trimester.
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Varicella-zoster virus infections in pregnancy, adverse effects
Citation
Fernandopulle, R., & Ranganathan, S. S. (2001). Management of varicella zoster virus exposure and infection (chickenpox) in pregnancy and neonates. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 30, 111-5.