Varicella - Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that the development of Varicella during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Varicella - Teratogenic Agent is available below.
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