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[Chickenpox in pregnancy].

A Berrebi1, C Assouline, J M Ayoubi

  • 1Département de gynécologie-obstétrique, CHU La Grave, Toulouse, France.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|May 1, 1999
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Chickenpox in pregnancy is rare but can cause severe maternal illness and fetal harm. Guidelines address infection timing and prenatal diagnosis to mitigate risks for mother and baby.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Context:

  • Chickenpox (varicella) infection during pregnancy is infrequent, occurring in 1 to 7 per 10,000 pregnancies.
  • Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) poses risks to both maternal health and fetal development.
  • The timing of maternal infection significantly influences potential fetal outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To outline practical management guidelines for chickenpox in pregnant individuals.
  • To discuss prenatal diagnostic methods for assessing fetal risk.
  • To inform clinical decision-making based on gestational age at the time of infection.

Summary:

  • Maternal VZV infection before 20 weeks can lead to congenital varicella embryofetopathy (0.4-2% incidence).

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  • Post-20 weeks, fetal infection may be asymptomatic but can cause neonatal or infantile herpes zoster.
  • Perinatal maternal infection poses a risk of severe neonatal varicella if antibodies are not yet produced.

    • Impact:

    • Provides evidence-based recommendations for managing VZV in pregnancy.
    • Highlights the importance of timely prenatal diagnosis and intervention.
    • Aims to reduce the incidence of severe maternal and neonatal complications associated with chickenpox.