Catalog
Congenital rubella syndrome
Link to WHO Definition
Congenital rubella syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1059053724
A disease caused by an infection with the rubella virus in utero. This disease presents with symptoms depending on the timing of infection of the fetus and may present with birth defects (such as hearing loss), or intrauterine growth retardation. Transmission is by vertical transmission. Confirmation is by identification of rubella virus or detection of anti-rubella virus IgM antibodies in the neonate or infant.