Extensive vulvar and vaginal varicella necessitating abdominal delivery.
Maternal varicella occurs in fewer than five per 10,000 pregnancies in the United States. A case is reported in which markedly painful, extensive vulvar and vaginal ulcers prevented cervical examination, and cesarean section was performed with the patient under general anesthesia.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY 14642.
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D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D002585:Cesarean Section; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000628:therapy; D014456:Ulcer / Q000150:complications; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000150:complications*