All of the following is/are true about Rubella in pregnancy except
High-Yield Explanation
Maternal infection after 16 weeks of gestation result in major congenital defects is not true. Timing of fetal infection determines the extent of teratogenic effect in fetus: Ist 2 months Abnormalities in 65-85% cases, Multiple congenital defects (cataracts, deafness and hea defects) Spontaneous aboion 3rd month of fetal life: 30% to 35% chance of developing a single defect, Deafness ,CHD. During the 4th month 10% risk for a single congenital defect Beyond the 4th month No risk to fetus The classic triad of congenital Rubella includes - Deafness Cataract Congenital hea disease (PDA and PS)