Congenital Rubella Syndrome Usually Occurs in the Time Frame of The

Question

Congenital rubella syndrome usually occurs in the time frame of the
A)first trimester of pregnancy.
B)second trimester of pregnancy.
C)third trimester of pregnancy.
D)entire pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Congenital rubella syndrome is caused by the rubella virus crossing the placenta and infecting the developing fetus. The risk of transmission and severity of the syndrome is highest in the first trimester of pregnancy, with a lower risk in the second and third trimesters. Therefore, the most likely time frame for congenital rubella syndrome to occur is during the first trimester of pregnancy.