Congenital varicella syndrome
Congenital varicella syndrome
Definition
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.
Also known as antenatal varicella virus infection, mother-to-child transmission of varicella syndrome — per MONDO