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Varicella in pregnancy

S J Chapman1

  • 1Center for Women's Medicine, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Greenville Hospital System, SC 29605, USA.

Seminars in Perinatology
|September 17, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Protecting women of childbearing age and pregnant individuals from varicella-zoster virus is crucial. Preconceptional screening, vaccination, and prompt VZIG administration can prevent serious maternal and neonatal complications like pneumonia and congenital varicella syndrome.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) poses significant risks, including pneumonia, to adult women.
  • Maternal VZV infection can lead to congenital varicella syndrome and life-threatening neonatal varicella.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline strategies for preventing and managing VZV infections in women of childbearing age and during pregnancy.
  • To emphasize the importance of preconceptional screening and vaccination.
  • To detail interventions for exposed pregnant women and newborns.

Main Methods:

  • Review of VZV risks and management guidelines.
  • Recommendations for preconceptional and prenatal screening for varicella immunity.
  • Guidelines for VZV exposure management, including VZIG administration.

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  • Discussion of acyclovir treatment for severe cases.

    • Main Results:

    • Varicella-zoster virus infection can cause severe pneumonia in adult women.
    • Maternal VZV infection in early pregnancy results in a 1-2% incidence of varicella embryopathy.
    • Neonatal varicella, occurring from maternal infection shortly before or after birth, is life-threatening.

    Conclusions:

    • Preconceptional screening and vaccination with VARIVAX are recommended for women of childbearing age.
    • Pregnant women should be assessed for varicella immunity; susceptible individuals should avoid exposure.
    • Prompt VZIG administration post-exposure and acyclovir for severe illness are critical interventions.