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==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
The most common complication of rubella in adults is the development of arthritis. | *The most common complication of rubella in adults is the development of arthritis. | ||
*The most serious complication of rubella is the transmission of infection to the fetus if the women is a pregnant at the time of infection. Infection of the fetus during gestation can result in congenital rubella syndrome. | *The most serious complication of rubella is the transmission of infection to the fetus if the women is a pregnant at the time of infection. Infection of the fetus during gestation can result in congenital rubella syndrome. | ||
*Rare complications of rubella include thrombocytopenic purpura and encephalitis. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Complications
- The most common complication of rubella in adults is the development of arthritis.
- The most serious complication of rubella is the transmission of infection to the fetus if the women is a pregnant at the time of infection. Infection of the fetus during gestation can result in congenital rubella syndrome.
- Rare complications of rubella include thrombocytopenic purpura and encephalitis.