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  2. TORCH syndrome - Wikipedia

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    TORCH syndrome is a cluster of symptoms caused by congenital infection with toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and other organisms including syphilis, parvovirus, and Varicella zoster. [1] Zika virus is considered the most recent member of TORCH infections. [2]

  3. 10 Common Pregnancy Conditions and How to Help Protect ...

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    That's because babies who are exposed to chickenpox in the womb, especially between weeks 8 and 20, have a small risk of congenital varicella syndrome. This does more than make your newborn itchy.

  4. Chickenpox - Wikipedia

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    Chickenpox, also known as varicella (/ ˌ v ɛ r ə ˈ s ɛ l ə / VER-ə-SEL-ə), is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV), a member of the herpesvirus family. [3] [7] [5] The disease results in a characteristic skin rash that forms small, itchy blisters, which ...

  5. VZV immune globulin - Wikipedia

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    Varicella zoster virus is a human herpes virus that causes chickenpox, shingles, Ramsay Hunt syndrome type 2, and postherpetic neuralgia. Unlike a Zoster vaccine which provides durable immunity, the protection is passive and short term; it may need to be readministered every 2-4 weeks as necessary.

  6. Vertically transmitted infection - Wikipedia

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    Many viral vertically transmitted infections have no effective treatment, but some, notably rubella and varicella-zoster, can be prevented by vaccinating the mother prior to pregnancy. [citation needed] Pregnant women living in malaria-endemic areas are candidates for malaria prophylaxis.

  7. Dermatologists Say These Skincare Tricks Could Reverse Aging ...

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    Treat Your Neck On Your Home Turf. There are some smart adjustments you can make to your at-home skincare routine to treat the area effectively. These are the biggies: Apply SPF. And that means ...

  8. How to make delicious hot chocolate from scratch

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    800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. ... Homemade hot chocolate recipe. ... Make groceries last: How to make your groceries last at home.

  9. Varicella zoster virus - Wikipedia

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    In about a third of cases, [7] VZV reactivates in later life, producing a disease known as shingles or herpes zoster. The individual lifetime risk of developing herpes zoster is thought to be between 20% and 30%, or approximately 1 in 4 people. However, for people aged 85 and over, this risk increases to 1 in 2. [8]