Early pregnancy varicella and associated congenital anomalies.
A case of congenital anomalies following varicella infection in the 8th week of gestation is described. Though the baby demonstrated a majority of the features characteristic of the congenital varicella syndrome and had positive immunofluorescent and ELISA tests for VZ specific antibodies, no vesicles or depigmented skin areas were seen.
Hammad
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Department of Paediatrics, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Kuwait.
Helin
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Pacsa
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D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications*; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious