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Alicia Dermer <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 25 May 1997 14:52:09 -0400
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Julie:  Although shingles is due to the varicella-zoster virus which also
causes chicken pox, there are a number of differences.  First of all, this
mother, unlike a mother who contracts chicken pox, already has antibodies
in her bloodstream, which go to the baby through the milk.  So this is
very different from a mother who contracts chicken pox at term, with no
prior antibodies to protect her newborn.  Secondly, since shingles is only
infectious by direct contact with the lesions, there is no reason for the
mother to be separated from her infant as long as her lesions can be
covered.  If the concern is the age of the baby, since he is less than 1
month of age a shot of VZIG would probably not hurt, would just add to any
maternal antibody the baby would get.  Do you have references for your
recommendations?  Regards, Alicia.

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