[68] Congenital Rubella Flashcards

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What is congenital rubella syndrome?

A

A condition that can occur in the fetus of a pregnant woman who has contracted rubella, usually in the first trimester

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What causes rubella?

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Rubella virus

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3
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What does rubella cause in adults?

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Usually a mild, self-limiting viral infection

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4
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how does fetal infection with rubella virus occur?

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Transplacentally

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5
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What is the likely cause of the defects in congenital rubella syndrome?

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Vasculitis resulting in tissue necrosis

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What is the classic triad for congenital rubella syndrome?

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  • Sensorineural deafness
  • Eye abnormalities
  • Congenital heart disease
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7
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What eye abnormalities are common in congenital rubella syndrome?

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  • Retinopathy

- Cataracts

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8
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What congenital heart diseases are common with congenital rubella syndrome?

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  • Pulmonary artery stenosis

- PDA

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What are the other potential manifestations of congenital rubella syndrome?

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  • Spleen, liver or bone marrow problems
  • Intellectual disability
  • Microcephaly
  • Low birth weight
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10
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What can be used to detect rubella in a pregnant woman?

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Detection of IgM in the saliva

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What is the gold standard test for rubella?

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PCR

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12
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What are the differentials for congenital rubella syndrome?

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Other congenital infections

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13
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What is usually offered if IgM positive in first 16 weeks of pregnancy?

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Termination of pregnancy

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14
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What is needed if parents continue with pregnancy?

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Special educational provisions depending on the presence of handicaps

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15
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What can sometimes be helpful in treating hearing defects?

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Cochlear implant

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16
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What is proven to be effective at preventing congenital rubella syndrome?

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Vaccination

17
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What are the potential complications of congenital rubella syndrome?

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  • Developmental delay
  • Autism
  • Schizophrenia
  • Growth retardation
  • Learning disabilities
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Glaucoma