Rubella Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of adults are asymptomatic after rubella infection?
A
50%
2
Q
What are the symptoms of rubella infection?
A
- Rash
- Malaise
- Fever
- Conjuctivitis
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
3
Q
How is rubella diagnosed?
A
Serology: IgM and IgG
4
Q
When in pregnancy is the severity of congenital rubella increased if transmitted?
A
First trimester (80% infected)
5
Q
Ultrasound findings of rubella
A
Fetal growth restriction
Cataracts
Microcephaly
6
Q
Neonatal manifestation of rubella
A
PDA Cataracts, glaucoma, retinitis, microppthalmia Cerebral palsy MR Hearing loss
7
Q
Complications of rubella in pregnancy:
A
spontaneous abortion
