Abstract
(Int J Obstet Anesth. 2016;28:92–94) Varicella (chicken pox) is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV) and usually occurs during childhood. Adult varicella cases are uncommon, but 5% to 10% of expectant mothers do not have antibodies to VZV and are at risk of becoming infected. The risk of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality is high in parturients with VZV infection. A serious complication in adults with varicella is pneumonia. Approximately 25% of varicella-associated deaths occur in adults, and pneumonia is a common cause. When a parturient with VZV infection requires delivery, there is not a clearly defined preferred anesthetic technique. This case report describes the anesthetic management of a 25-year-old parturient infected with varicella who required emergency cesarean delivery.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
