A Preventable Reason of Mortality in Neonatal Period: Congenital Rubella Syndrome

摘要

Rubella is one of the most teratogenic intrauterine viral infections. The commonest findings are heart defects, cataracts, low birth weight, hepatosplenomegaly and microcephaly.¹ Universal screening and follow-up of vaccination for women at childbearing age is highly recommended.