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Congenital varicella syndrome
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Congenital varicella syndrome

Contributors: Craig N. Burkhart MD, Dean Morrell MD, Lowell A. Goldsmith MD, MPH
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Synopsis

Maternal varicella infection has been associated with a pattern of malformation in the infant characterized by limb hypoplasia, cutaneous scarring, eye abnormalities, and defects of central nervous system development. The fetal varicella syndrome occurs in fewer than 2% of infants born to women infected with the virus before 20 weeks gestation. Transplacental viral transmission is thought to be low.

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ICD10CM:
P35.8 – Other congenital viral diseases

SNOMEDCT:
277644009 – Congenital varicella syndrome

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Last Updated:10/11/2018
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Congenital varicella syndrome
A medical illustration showing key findings of Congenital varicella syndrome : Seizures, Limb hypoplasia, Nystagmus, Present at birth, Atrophic scar
Clinical image of Congenital varicella syndrome - imageId=1507585. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Shiny erythematous papules and plaques in a dermatomal configuration, one with a central crusted ulcer, on the abdomen.'
Shiny erythematous papules and plaques in a dermatomal configuration, one with a central crusted ulcer, on the abdomen.
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