congenital varicella syndrome

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Disease Overview

Fetal varicella syndrome (CVS) is an acquired developmental anomaly syndrome characterized by skin, neurological, ocular, limbs and growth defects secondary to maternal Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) infection.

Synonyms

Varicella embryopathy
Varicella virus antenatal infection
antenatal varicella virus infection
fetal effects of chickenpox
fetal effects of varicella zoster virus
fetal varicella infection
fetal varicella zoster syndrome
foetal effects of chickenpox
foetal effects of varicella zoster virus
foetal varicella infection
foetal varicella zoster syndrome
mother-to-child transmission of varicella syndrome

GARD Disease Summary

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Orphanet

Orphanet has a summary about this condition that may include information on the diagnosis, care, and treatment as well as other resources. Some of the information and resources are available in languages other than English. The summary may include medical terms, so we encourage you to share and discuss this information with your doctor. Orphanet is the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and the Health Programme of the European Union.