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References

• Pregnant women are at significant risk of varicella pneumonitis and severe disease.
• For mild disease in pregnancy oral aciclovir is the current recommendation in the UK.
• However, second generation antiviral drugs should be considered on expert advice.
• Supportive therapy, such as anti-pruritic drugs can be helpful for all age groups.
• Mouthwashes and soothing topical lotions, plus anaesthetic gels for the genital area if there is mucosal involvement, are also useful for symptomatic treatment.