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May cause congenital abnormalities?
rubella
What is Congenital Rubella Syndrome?
Congenital Rubella Syndrome is caused by the mother of an unborn child contracting the German Measles during the first trimester of pregnancy. The Rubella virus gets transmitted to the baby and can cause many birth defects and health problems. Mental retardation, blindness, deafness and heart problems are some of the effects related to Rubella.
Is rubella a latent viruse?
No, it is not. However, congenital rubella syndrome is. This occurs when a pregnant woman contracts rubella early on in her pregnancy. The rubella may or may not affect the infant.
What is a disease involving abnormalities present at birth?
Congenital
What are congenital malformations?
They are birth abnormalities. They may be caused by many things, genes from both parents, alcohol or drugs during pregnancy, infections such as Rubella during pregnancy. In many cases the cause is not known, and cannot be found out by blood tests etc. Ultimately, you just have to put it down to bad luck.
What birth defects can rubella cause?
Rubella isn't usually a serious disease in children, a vaccine is a simple way to prevent it, however it can be very serious if a pregnant woman becomes infected. If she developed rubella during pregnancy, especially during the first three months, the infection is likely to spread to the foetus and cause congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). Up to 20% of the infants born to mothers infected with rubella during the first trimester of pregnancy have CRS. CRS can result in miscarriage, stillbirth and severe birth defects. The most common of the defects are blindness, deafness, heart damage and mental retardation.
Is Teratology important?
Teratology is the study of abnormalities of physiological development. This is important for understanding congenital abnormalities, cancers, etc.
What has the author N Vaschide written?
N. Vaschide has written: 'Essai sur la psycho-physiologie des monstres humains' -- subject(s): Congenital Abnormalities, Human Abnormalities 'Essai sur la psycho-physiologie des monstres humains' -- subject(s): Congenital Abnormalities, Human Abnormalities
What is a congenital defect mean for dogs?
Congenital defects in dogs are the abnormalities which are present at the time of birth. Congenital defects can occur in any system or in any part of the body.
what does Heart diseases do?
Congenital Heart disease means that the person was born with the abnormality. There are many types of congenital heart abnormalities and diseases.
What are structural abnormalities of the esophagus?
The two most common congenital esophageal abnormalities are esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF).
What infections can cause you to to have a stillbirth?
A number of different disorders can cause stillbirth. They include: Diabetes in the mother. Hemorrhage. Abnormalities in the fetus caused by infectious diseases, including syphilis, toxoplasmosis, German measles (rubella), and influenza.
