[Fatal chickenpox infection in a newborn infant].
A fatal disseminated varicella zoster infection was diagnosed in a newborn boy. The mother had contracted chickenpox 1 day before delivery. Infants whose mothers suffer from chickenpox between 5 days before and 2 days after delivery, should receive varicella zoster immunoglobulin immediately post partum. If clinical symptoms still occur, aciclovir should be administered.
Academisch Ziekenhuis, Beatrix Kinderkliniek, Groningen.
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D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003968:Diarrhea, Infantile / Q000209:etiology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology
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