Patient's question:
My newborn nephew was isolated for treatment due to congenital rubella. Up to now, I haven't even seen the baby's face, and I'm feeling particularly anxious. But I'm also curious about how congenital rubella manifests and how it's detected at birth. What are the symptoms of congenital rubella?Doctor's answer:
Rash is an acute, explosive infectious disease caused by the rubella virus. The prodromal period is short, with low fever, rash, and enlargement of lymph nodes behind the ears and at the back of the head. The general condition is mild, the course of the disease is short, and the prognosis is good. They are mostly children aged 1 to 5. Infants under six months have resistance due to maternal antibodies and rarely get sick. Once you get sick, you can be immune for life and rarely get sick again. Rubella infection in pregnant women can cause serious harm to the fetus, leading to congenital rubella syndrome.