Varicella in the newborn is a deadly disease. See AAP Redbook and Ruth
Lawrence. Mom and baby should be separated, and no BM until the Mom is no
longer infectious (lesions scabbed over. ) I agree infant has probably
already been infected - he needs VZIG. If the child is > 2-3 months old (and
was close to term at birth) I would continue breastfeeding.
Nancy Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Neonatologist
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