Rubella is bad infection with causes major malformations in child.
The major of malformations the baby fetus from rubella infection exists in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Over 50% fetusget malformed… this risk is diminished between 13 and 16 weeks,
and very little risk remains after 16 weeks.
Fetal defects include eye defects (cataracts, glaucoma, micropthalmia), heart defects (patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), sensorineural hearing loss, and mental retardation.
Maternal infection is symptomatic in 50-70% in the form of rash, arthritis, and lymphadenopathy. Incubation period is 14-21 days, and infectivity is 7 days before and after rash.
Prevention relies on rubella /MMR vaccination before conception. It is given as childhood vaccintion.
A woman is tested for Rubella IgG prior to pregnancy & at first visit to know her immune status against rubella.
It is important to remember IGA positive is good and your pregnancy is safe.
In case Negative. Vaccination against Rubella is taken after pregnancy in post-delivery period
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