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A term infant with congenital varicella syndrome (CVS) is reported. Monoplegia of the left arm and paraplegia were present with no evidence of dermatomal skin scarring. Following death at 12 days of age, autopsy documented severe atrophy and gliosis of the spinal cord. Testing for varicella-zoster virus by the polymerase chain reaction method on brain tissue was positive. This case extends the current understanding of the clinical and pathological features of CVS.

Type

Journal article

Journal

J paediatr child health

Publication Date

04/2000

Volume

36

Pages

186 - 188

Keywords

Chickenpox, Cicatrix, Female, Hand Deformities, Congenital, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Skin, Spinal Cord, Syndrome, Toes