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Re: Chickenpox during pregnancy From: james Connerth md (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 8 May 1998 11:25:23 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: james Connerth md: "Re: Pain in Right Side- 2nd request" Previous message: james Connerth md: "Re: withdrawl effects from Lo-ovral?" In reply to: Suma: "Chickenpox during pregnancy" At Fri, 8 May 1998, Suma wrote: > >I would like to know how the 4 months old pregnancy will >be effected if the mother is infected by chickenpox. >What are the chances of deformity and how seriously this >should be treated. > Chickenpox(varicella)in early pregnancy-prior to 20 weeks- can result in congenital infection leading to miscariage, skin scarring,muscle atrophy,underdeveloped extremities,and club feet.Risk appears to be quite low;around 10-12%.Maternal varicella pneumonia can be quite serious; newer antiviral drugs now being utilized.Would not advise preg. termination. -- j.connerth md Next message: james Connerth md: "Re: Pain in Right Side- 2nd request" Previous message: james Connerth md: "Re: withdrawl effects from Lo-ovral?" In reply to: Suma: "Chickenpox during pregnancy"

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