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Revision as of 19:06, 5 January 2017
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dima Nimri, M.D. [2]
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Congenital Rubella Syndrome Microchapters |
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Differentiating Congenital Rubella Syndrome from other Diseases |
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Overview
Congenital rubella syndrome can cause serious birth defects and the prognosis depends on the severity of the problem. Heart defects can be corrected but neurological damage is permanent.
Complications
Complications of congenital rubella syndrome include several birth defects, which can result in early and late complications.
Early Complications
| Organ System Involved | Complication |
|---|---|
| HEENT | |
| Neurological | |
| Cardiac |
Long-Term Complications
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.