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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==What causes Congenital rubella syndrome?== | ==What causes Congenital rubella syndrome?== | ||
*Congenital rubella occurs when the rubella virus in the mother affects the developing baby at a critical time, in the | *Congenital rubella occurs when the rubella virus in the mother affects the developing baby at a critical time, in the first 3 months of pregnancy. After the fourth month, the mother's rubella infection is less likely to harm the developing baby. | ||
*The number of babies born with congenital rubella has decreased dramatically since the introduction of the rubella vaccine. | *The number of babies born with congenital rubella has decreased dramatically since the introduction of the rubella vaccine. | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
The baby's health care provider will run blood and urine tests to | The baby's health care provider will run blood and urine tests to check for the virus. | ||
==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
There is | There is no specific treatment for congenital rubella. Symptoms are treated as appropriate. | ||
==Where to find medical care for Congenital rubella syndrome?== | ==Where to find medical care for Congenital rubella syndrome?== | ||
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==Possible complications== | ==Possible complications== | ||
Complications may involve many parts of the body. | Complications may involve many parts of the body. | ||
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:*[[Cataract (patient information)|Cataracts]] | :*[[Cataract (patient information)|Cataracts]] | ||
:*[[Glaucoma (patient information)|Glaucoma]] | :*[[Glaucoma (patient information)|Glaucoma]] | ||
:*Retinitis | :*Retinitis | ||
* | *Heart: | ||
:*[[Patent ductus arteriosus (patient information)|Patent ductus arteriosus]] | :*[[Patent ductus arteriosus (patient information)|Patent ductus arteriosus]] | ||
:*[[Pulmonary artery stenosis]] | :*[[Pulmonary artery stenosis]] | ||
:*Other heart defects | :*Other heart defects | ||
* | *Central nervous system: | ||
:*[[Mental retardation (patient information)|Mental retardation]] | :*[[Mental retardation (patient information)|Mental retardation]] | ||
:*Motor retardation | :*Motor retardation | ||
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:*[[Meningitis (patient information)|Meningitis]] | :*[[Meningitis (patient information)|Meningitis]] | ||
* | *Other: | ||
:*[[Deafness]] | :*[[Deafness]] | ||
:*[[Thrombocytopenia|Low blood platelet count]] | :*[[Thrombocytopenia|Low blood platelet count]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Congenital rubella is a condition that occurs in an infant whose mother is infected with the virus that causes German measles.
What are the symptoms of Congenital rubella syndrome?
Symptoms in the infant may include:
- Cloudy corneas or white appearance to pupil
- Deafness
- Developmental delay
- Excessive sleepiness
- Irritability
- Low birth weight
- Mental retardation
- Seizures
- Small head size
- Skin rash at birth
What causes Congenital rubella syndrome?
- Congenital rubella occurs when the rubella virus in the mother affects the developing baby at a critical time, in the first 3 months of pregnancy. After the fourth month, the mother's rubella infection is less likely to harm the developing baby.
- The number of babies born with congenital rubella has decreased dramatically since the introduction of the rubella vaccine.
- Pregnant women who are not vaccinated for rubella and who have not had the disease in the past risk infecting themself and their unborn baby.
When to seek urgent medical care?
Call your health care provider:
- if you have concerns about congenital rubella,
- if you are unsure of your vaccination status, or
- if you or your children need a rubella vaccine.
Diagnosis
The baby's health care provider will run blood and urine tests to check for the virus.
Treatment options
There is no specific treatment for congenital rubella. Symptoms are treated as appropriate.
Where to find medical care for Congenital rubella syndrome?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Congenital rubella syndrome
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
- The outcome for a child with congenital rubella depends on the severity of problems present.
- Heart defects can often be corrected.
- Damage to the nervous system is permanent.
Possible complications
Complications may involve many parts of the body.
- Eyes:
- Heart:
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Pulmonary artery stenosis
- Other heart defects
- Central nervous system:
- Mental retardation
- Motor retardation
- Small head from failed brain development
- Encephalitis
- Meningitis
- Other:
- Deafness
- Low blood platelet count
- Enlarged liver and spleen
- Abnormal muscle tone
- Bone disease
Prevention
- Vaccination prior to pregnancy can prevent congenital rubella.
- Pregnant women who are not immune to rubella should avoid contact with persons who have carry the virus.