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Congenital Rubella
Definition Congenital rubella is a group of physical abnormalities that occur in an infant as a result of infection of the mother with rubella virus.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Congenital rubella is caused by the destructive action of the rubella virus on the fetus at a critical time in development. The most critical time is the first trimester. After the 4th month, maternal rubella infection is less likely to harm the developing fetus.
The incidence of rubella syndrome has decreased dramatically since the advent of rubella vaccine.
Risk factors include lack of the recommended rubella immunization and contact with a person who has rubella. Non-immunized, non-immune pregnant women are at risk for infection and subsequent damage to the fetus.
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Review Date : 1/31/2002
Reviewed By : Adam Ratner, M.D., Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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