More severe in adults than in children, with higher fever, constitutional symptoms, and pneumonia (4% of
cases). During pregnancy, varicella can be transmitted to the fetus, producing serious developmental
abnormalities. In immunocompromised patients, it causes a more extensive and persistent rash, with
higher morbidity and mortality, and even hemorrhagic complications.
cases). During pregnancy, varicella can be transmitted to the fetus, producing serious developmental
abnormalities. In immunocompromised patients, it causes a more extensive and persistent rash, with
higher morbidity and mortality, and even hemorrhagic complications.