title: A classical case of neonatal varicella.
abstract: The presentation of varicella in the newborn depends upon the time of onset of infection in the mother. Varicella in neonates presents as congenital or neonatal varicella. Our case, admitted to us on day 5 of life had a severe infection as the mother had developed rashes only 2 days prior to delivery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Rama Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Chandra Madhur
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Deepti
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sharma
keywords: Neonatal varicella; acyclovir; vesicular rash