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[Fatal chickenpox infection in a newborn infant]
C G Hoogeveen1, J Gerritsen, J L Kimpen
1Academisch Ziekenhuis, Beatrix Kinderkliniek, Groningen.
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.
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.