Pediatrics Infectious disease 3d25422a

All of the following statements are true about congenital rubella except

It is diagnosed when the infant has IgM antibodies at bih

It is diagnosed when Ig G antibodies persist for more than 6 months

M.C. congenital defects are deafness, congenital hea disease and cataract

Infection after 16 weeks of gestation result in major congenital defects

High-Yield Explanation

The risk of congenital defects has been estimated at 90% for maternal infection before 11 wks of gestation,33% at 11-12 wks ,11% at 13-14 wks, and 24% at 15-16 wks Defects occuring after 16 wks of gestation are uncommon ,even if fetal infection occurs. The fetus is completely spared if infection occurs beyond 16 weeks. Reference: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 19th edition Page 1075

All of the following statements are true about congenital rubella except

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