Congenital Rubella Syndrome

Question

Congenital rubella syndrome
A)may result in deafness,blindness and mental retardation.
B)only occurs if the mother has symptoms.
C)is contracted at birth.
D)can be treated with an appropriate vaccine.
E)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Congenital rubella syndrome can cause a range of birth defects including deafness, blindness and mental retardation. It occurs when a woman gets infected with rubella during pregnancy and can be passed on to the baby before birth. There is no cure for congenital rubella syndrome but it can be prevented through vaccination.