Rubella

Question 1

Rubella is also known as…?

Answer 1

German measles,

Question 2

Virus found in rubella

Answer 2

togavirus

Question 3

Incubation period

Answer 3

14-21 days

Question 4

When are individuals with rubella considered infectious

Answer 4

from 7 days before symptoms appear to 4 days after the onset of the rash

Question 5

If a pregnant woman is infected with rubella, when is risk to foetus highest?

Answer 5

first 8-10 weeks

(damage rare >16 weeks)

Question 6

Features of congenital rubella syndrome

Answer 6

sensorineural deafness
cataracts
heart disease (e.g. PDA)
growth retardation
hepatosplenomegaly
purpuric skin lesions
‘salt and pepper’ chorioretinitis
microphthalmia
cerebral palsy

Question 7

How to test if a pregnant woman has recently been exposed to rubella?

Answer 7

IgM

Question 8

MMR vaccines can be safely delivered in pregnancy. TRUE/FALSE?

Answer 8

FALSE

Non immunised mothers should be vaccinated in post-natal period