Congenital rubella syndrome differential diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Congenital rubella syndrome has to be differentiated from other congenital infections (TORCH infections) as they may have some overlapping features.

Differentiating Congenital Rubella Syndrome from other Diseases

Congenital rubella syndrome has features similar to other diseases and they need to be differentiated for appropriate management. Differential diagnosis includes

• Congenital infections
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Congenital cytomegalovirus infection
  • Congenital herpes simplex virus infection
  • Congenital syphilis