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Genital VZV in a Third Trimester Pregnancy and the Critical Role of Interdisciplinary Planning.

Brenna CookCaroline ShadowenLorna ClarkAlena HooverStephanie LeeWhitney Renee Bender
Published in: Case reports in infectious diseases (2024)
Although a rare presentation, the presence of a genital lesion or labial swelling during pregnancy warrants workup for VZV, particularly among patients known to be varicella nonimmune. If genital VZV is diagnosed during pregnancy, the development of contingency plans through interdisciplinary collaboration should be pursued to ensure a safe delivery and postpartum course for both the maternal-fetal dyad as well as other patients on the unit and the provider care team.
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