Abstract |
Varicella-zoster virus can cause a distinct congenital syndrome, a potentially fatal neonatal infection and life-threatening maternal illness. Physicians can reduce morbidity from these conditions by advising nonimmune pregnant women to avoid exposure to chickenpox and herpes zoster and, when indicated, by promptly administering varicella-zoster immune globulin. When prevention fails, acyclovir may be effective therapy.
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Authors | G N Fox, J W Strangarity |
Journal | American family physician
(Am Fam Physician)
Vol. 39
Issue 2
Pg. 89-98
(Feb 1989)
ISSN: 0002-838X [Print] United States |
PMID | 2537001
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Immune Sera
- varicella-zoster immune globulin
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Topics |
- Abnormalities, Multiple
(etiology)
- Chickenpox
(congenital, therapy)
- Female
- Fetal Diseases
- Herpes Zoster
(therapy)
- Herpesvirus 3, Human
(immunology)
- Humans
- Immune Sera
- Immunization, Passive
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
(therapy)
- Pregnancy Outcome
- Syndrome
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