Congenital rubella syndrome occurs when a human fetus is infected with the rubella virus through maternal-fetal transmission and develops birth defects as a result. The most common congenital defects affect the eyes, heart, hearing, and neurological systems.
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ICD-10 ChapterXVI: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission RouteVertical (Mother-to-Child) 1 Causative Agent
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1. Wikipedia: Congenital rubella syndrome
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Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) occurs when a human fetus is infected with the rubella virus (German measles) via maternal-fetal transmission and develops birth defects.
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Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) occurs when a human fetus is infected with the rubella virus (German measles) via maternal-fetal transmission and develops birth defects.
Lead section, body-system statement
The most common congenital defects affect the ophthalmologic, cardiac, auditory, and neurological systems.
Lead section, body-system statement (reproductive)
Rubella infection in pregnancy can result in various outcomes ranging from asymptomatic infection to congenital defects to miscarriage and fetal death.
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Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
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