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The baby can have something called Rubella Syndrome if the mother has rubella in her first trimester. Quote from the Related Link below: The classic triad for congenital rubella syndrome is: * Sensorineural deafness - (58% of patients) * Eye abnormalities - especially cataract and microphthalmia (43% of patients) * Congenital Heart disease - especially patent ductus arteriosus (50% of patients)
Other manifestations of CRS may include: * spleen, liver or bone marrow problems (some of which may disappear shortly after birth) * mental retardation * small head size (microcephaly) * eye defects * low birth weight * thrombocytopenic purpura (presents as a characteristic "blueberry muffin" rash) * hepatomegaly * micrognathia
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhen a baby is first developing in the womb many viruses can cause the malformation of cells which is why the Rubella virus is so dangerous. The destroys the body's ability to follow normal growth patterns. 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.
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∙ 10y agoMeasles is not common or dangerous in pregnant women. German measles or rubella can be an indication for termination of pregnancy.
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What effects does German Measles have on a pregnant woman and her unborn baby?
The German Measles also called Rubella only effects the unborn baby during the first trimester of pregnancy. The earlier the Rubella is contracted, the more damage it can do to the unborn baby. When a baby is born to a Rubella infected mother they are born with the virus even if they do not show the physical signs of Rubella. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome and the baby can be contagious for up to a year after birth. The Rubella Virus can cause severe birth defects including blindness, deafness, heart problems, mental retardation, other learning disabilities, emotional/psychological challenges. Despite these limitations babies born to mothers who had the rubella virus can lead normal lives.There usually no lasting effects for the mother with the exception of false guilt for being exposed to the virus while pregnant.
What are some of rubella virus fatalities?
In the past, rubella caught by a pregnant woman was dangerous, and usually fatal, for a fetus. One actress, Gene Tierney, lost a baby to the virus many years ago. There was a vacine given for rubella for many years to help prevent this.
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 viral disease?
AnswerRubella is a highly infectious and reportable disease that primarily effects the skin and lymph nodes it is also called the German measles or three day measles.Rubella is particularly dangerous to pregnant women and the baby they carry. Contracting Rubella in the first trimester is known to cause serious damage to 90% of unborn babies. Birth defects range from cataracts and deafness to heart abnormalities and brain damage.Childhood vaccination has almost irradicated the disease in the western world.
Are hickys dangerous to an unborn fetus?
No, it is not dangerous for the unborn baby. As a matter of fact, unborn babies get hick ups themselves as well!
Is trichomoniasis dangerous to a unborn baby?
Not if you get treatment.
What is reubella?
Rubella is commonly known as the German Measles. It symptoms include fever, headache, runny nose, rash, and muscle/joint pain. It's very dangerous to pregnant women because it can pass to their unborn baby causing miscarriage, stillbirth and birth defects. While there is no cure for Rubella, one can prevent it by getting an MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine. If you do get it symptoms like fever can be treated with acetaminophen.
Why do only girls are given the rubella vaccine when they are about 12 years old?
Girls need protection against rubella in case of pregnancy. If a pregnant women should get rubella it will cause teratogenic to the unborn baby. Those can be eye, ear, heart and brain teratogenic. Mostly this will happen during the first thre months of pregnancy. In case of pregnancy the doctors in Germany make a blood test to find out if the women has immunisation against rubella.
What an unborn baby is called?
An unborn baby is called a fetus.
You are 18 weeks pregnant and your rubella IgG test sHow is positive and Rubella IgM sHow is negative Please advise if its dangerous to your baby?
According to a Yahoo! Health article (http://health.yahoo.com/infectiousdisease-diagnosis/rubella-test/healthwise--hw5576.html):A rubella blood test detects antibodies that are made by the immune system to help kill the rubella virus. These antibodies remain in the bloodstream for years. The presence of certain antibodies indicates a recent infection, a past infection, or that you have been vaccinated against the disease.The presence of IgM antibodies means you have a current or recent rubella infection.The presence of IgG antibodies means you have immunity against the infection. This immunity could have been received either through vaccination for rubella or a past rubella infection.As long as the IgM test is negative, both you and your baby are in the clear!
What is a name for an unborn baby?
An unborn baby is referred to as a fetus, or foetus.
Can eno antacid harm your unborn baby?
Yes. It is safe to your unborn baby.
