A 28-year-old woman at 39 weeks of gestation is admitted in labor. She developed a rash consistent with chickenpox 2 days before delivery. Given the timing of her illness, the obstetric team is concerned about the risk of neonatal varicella, as the infant may not have received protective maternal antibodies. A newborn infant is delivered to a mother who developed chickenpox 2 days prior to delivery. Which of the following is the most appropriate management for this newborn?
Which of the following statements best describes the recommended varicella vaccination schedule for children according to the current guidelines?
A mother brings her 3-year-old son to the clinic because he has been exposed to chickenpox at daycare. He has not yet shown any symptoms, but the mother is concerned due to his history of asthma. Which of the following would be the most suitable preventive measure for this child?
An 8-year-old girl, previously healthy, develops a fever followed by a rash two days after attending a birthday party where one of the children was later diagnosed with chickenpox. She now has numerous small red spots that have turned into itchy blisters. What is the most appropriate immediate management for this patient’s symptoms?
A 35-year-old pregnant woman at 18 weeks gestation presents with fever, malaise, and a vesicular rash that started 24 hours ago on her trunk and spread to her face and extremities. Now she has developed pneumonia. She is unsure of her vaccination status. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
A pregnant woman is exposed to chickenpox. What is the most important concern regarding this exposure?
A 7-year-old girl presents with a history of chickenpox infection. Yesterday she was given aspirin for headaches. Which of the following complications is most commonly associated with chickenpox?
Which of the following complications of varicella is considered the most serious and occurs more frequently in adults, particularly pregnant women?
