Congenital varicella syndrome

What is Congenital varicella syndrome?

A rare acquired developmental anomaly syndrome characterized by skin, neurological, ocular, limbs and growth defects secondary to maternal Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) infection.

Other condition names

  • Antenatal varicella virus infection
  • Mother-to-child transmission of varicella syndrome

Inheritance type

Not applicable

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: Unknown

Age of Onset

  • Antenatal
  • Neonatal
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