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Congenital Rubella

Samarth Shukla  1 , Nizar F. Maraqa  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Congenital Rubella

Samarth Shukla et al.
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Rubella, also known as German measles, is a viral illness characterized by maculopapular rash, lymphadenopathy, and fever. It is a highly contagious but generally mild disease, without consequences in most cases. However, maternal infection during the first trimester of pregnancy can cause a fetal malformation syndrome called congenital rubella syndrome.

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Disclosure: Samarth Shukla declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Nizar Maraqa declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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