Congenital varicella syndrome in the absence of cutaneous lesions

  1. Cs Choong,
  2. S Patole,
  3. J Whitehall

Article first published online: 24 DEC 2001

DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2000.00461.x

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Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Volume 36, Issue 2, pages 184–185, April 2000

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Choong, C., Patole, S. and Whitehall, J. (2000), Congenital varicella syndrome in the absence of cutaneous lesions. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 36: 184–185. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2000.00461.x

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  1. Department of Neonatology, Kirwan Hospital for Women, Thuringowa, Queensland, Australia

* Correspondence: DrSPatole MD, Department of Neonatology, Kirwan Hospital for Women, Thuringowa, Queensland 4817, Australia. Fax: (07) 4773 0320

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  1. Issue published online: 24 DEC 2001
  2. Article first published online: 24 DEC 2001

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Keywords:

  • chickenpox;
  • congenital varicella syndrome;
  • embryopathy;
  • fetal;
  • varicella

Abstract: A case of congenital varicella syndrome characterized by intrauterine growth retardation, ocular and neurologic abnormalities, but no cutaneous lesions is reported. This case highlights the risk of embryopathy from varicella infection during pregnancy in non-immune women.

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