Immunology (Chickenpox)

Selective Testing of Reproductive-Age Women Reduces Incidence

Published in Women's Health Weekly, October 5th, 1998

Selective testing of pregnant women who do not recall having had chickenpox can prevent nearly half of all cases of the disease among this group and newborn complications, according to a study published in the September 1998 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

If implemented across the U.S., such a program could save an estimated $21.8 million due to the reduction in medical costs and work loss time due to illness.

Each year nearly 4 million people get chickenpox, caused by the varicella virus, a type of herpesvirus. When acquired during pregnancy, the disease may result in significant fetal and newborn problems including illness and death.

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