🍼 Chapter 300 · Neonatal Varicella

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Neonatal varicella occurs when a pregnant woman develops chickenpox near term. Highest risk: maternal rash from 5 days before to 2 days after delivery β†’ severe neonatal varicella (high mortality, pneumonia, hepatitis, encephalitis). Prevention: VZIG (varicella-zoster immune globulin) to exposed neonates within 10 days. Treatment: IV acyclovir. Congenital varicella syndrome: maternal infection in first trimester β†’ limb hypoplasia, cicatricial scarring, microcephaly, chorioretinitis.

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πŸ“‹ 30 Clinical Scenarios β€” Neonatal Varicella (Chapter 300)

πŸ“‡ High‑Yield Review Cards (Neonatal Varicella)

🩺 Recognizing Neonatal Varicella

Select a presentation for diagnosis and management.

πŸ“‹ Step‑by‑Step Management of Neonatal Varicella

    πŸ“Š Risk by Timing of Maternal Varicella

    Timing of Maternal VaricellaNeonatal RiskManagement

    ⚑ Clinical Reflex Prompts β€” Neonatal Varicella

    πŸ“– Summary: Neonatal Varicella