congenital varicella syndrome

ORPHA: 291

Overview

Acquired developmental anomaly syndrome characterized by skin, neurological, ocular, limbs and growth defects secondary to maternal Varicella-Zoster Virus infection

Available Treatments (0)

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with congenital varicella syndrome, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

MicrocephalyCataractMicrophthalmiaAtypical scarring of skinIntellectual disabilityGlobal developmental delayIntrauterine growth retardationCerebral cortical atrophyMicromelia

Classification & Codes

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:291
congenital varicella syndrome
OrphanetORPHA:291
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record9 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO