International Journal of Academic Health and Medical Research (IJAHMR)   Year: 2024 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 4 | Page No.: 214-217 Varicella and pregnancy: how to proceed ? Download PDF H. Taghzouti, N. Mekkaoui, M.B. Idrissi, N. Mamouni, S.Errarhay, C. Bouchikhi, A.Banani Abstract: : Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a dermo-neurotropic infection caused by a virus belonging to the herpesviridae family. Its incidence in pregnant women is low: less than 1 pregnancy/1000. The occurrence of varicella during pregnancy carries the risk of complications for the mother, fetus and newborn. This paper is based on a case study of a 23-year-old patient who consulted our clinic for a rash during a full-term pregnancy and was diagnosed with varicella. The aim of this work is to propose, on the basis of a literature review, a reasoned management of VZV infection during pregnancy.