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Prevention of Measles, Rubella, Congenital Rubella ...
www.cdc.govRecommendations and Reports. 2 MMWR / June 14, 201 / Vol. 623 / No. 4. Introduction. Measles, rubella, and mumps are acute viral diseases that can cause …
Teratogens and Their Effects - Columbia University
www.columbia.eduwhen they cross the placenta and enter the fetal blood stream. Congenital rubella or German measles consist of the triad of cataracts, cardiac malformation, and deafness. The earlier in the pregnancy that the fetus is exposed to maternal rubella, the greater the likelihood that the embryo will be affected.
TERATOGENS AND THEIR EFFECTS - Columbia University
www.columbia.eduplacenta and enter the fetal blood stream. Congenital rubella or German measles consists of the triad of cataracts, cardiac malformation, and deafness. The earlier in the pregnancy that the embyro is exposed to maternal rubella, the greater the likelihood that it will be affected. Most infants exposed
CONGENITAL AND NEONATAL INFECTION
www.rch.org.auRubella! Incidence – less since MMR - up to 10% of women susceptible! Fever, rash, lymphadenopathy in mother – hard to diagnose clinically; 50% asymptomatic! Screen for IgG in pregnant women! Congenital Rubella – Deafness, heart defects, mental retardation, cataracts / retinopathy – Main risk is in 1st trimester (~ 90%)