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What are the odds for birth defects when rubella is contracted during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy?
Rubella infection during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy may cause fetal death and more than 50% of newborns have severe birth defects.
What disease causes rubella?
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.
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 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.
How virulent is rubella?
Rubella, caused by the rubella virus, is generally considered to have low virulence. It is primarily spread through respiratory droplets, but many infections are asymptomatic or cause mild symptoms. While the disease is usually not severe in children and adults, it can have serious consequences if contracted during pregnancy, leading to congenital rubella syndrome, which can cause serious fetal defects. Vaccination has significantly reduced the incidence of rubella and its associated complications.
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.
What does Rubella susceptible mean?
Rubella susceptible refers to an individual who has not been vaccinated against rubella or has not had the disease, making them vulnerable to infection. Rubella, also known as German measles, is a viral illness that can cause serious complications, especially during pregnancy. Individuals who are rubella susceptible can potentially spread the virus to others, particularly pregnant women, leading to severe outcomes for the fetus. Vaccination is the best way to prevent susceptibility and control the spread of the disease.
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 are the factors that can cause microcephaly in infants?
Microcephaly in infants can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic abnormalities, infections during pregnancy (such as Zika virus or rubella), exposure to harmful substances, and certain medical conditions.
Can infection abort a baby during pregnancy?
Malaria is notorious to cause the abortions all over the tropical countries. The chloroquine is wrongly blamed for the abortions. All the infections, which cause the high grade fevers, can cause abortion. Toxoplasmosis, rubella and chlamydia are other notorious infections.
What are the causes of Rubella?
Rubella is an infection, that can be transmitted by inhaling droplets that get into the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Rubella can also spread by direct contact with fluids from the nose or throat of an infected person.
Besides pregnancy what can cause you to be 2 months late?
Stress
