All of the following statements about congenital rubella are true except
High-Yield Explanation
The classical triad of symptoms consists of deafness , cataract and congenital hea disease . Delayed manifestations such as diabetes mellitus and renal disease have also been described . Diagnosis is by demonstrating Ig M antibodies in cord or neonatal blood or ig G after 6 months . Reference : GHAI essential paediatrics 9 th edition pg : 264