Citation:
Lai JW, Ford T, Cherian S, Campbell AJ, Blyth CC. Case Report: Neonatal Varicella Acquired From Maternal Zoster. Front Pediatr. 2021;9.
Keywords:
Maternal immunosuppression; maternal zoster; neonatal varicella; trans-placental immunity; varicella zoster immune globulin
Abstract:
The incidence of neonatal varicella has decreased dramatically since the introduction of the varicella vaccination. Although the varicella zoster virus is often associated with a mild infection, it may cause severe morbidity and mortality, particularly in the neonatal period and immunocompromised hosts. We report a case of neonatal varicella acquired from maternal zoster in a mother on biological immunosuppressive therapy.
Case Report: Neonatal Varicella Acquired From Maternal Zoster
The incidence of neonatal varicella has decreased dramatically since the introduction of the varicella vaccination. Although the varicella zoster virus is often associated with a mild infection, it may cause severe morbidity and mortality, particularly in the neonatal period and immunocompromised hosts. We report a case of neonatal varicella acquired from maternal zoster in a mother on biological immunosuppressive therapy.