Rubella
- 3 July 1958
- journal article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 259 (1), 16-19
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm195807032590104
Abstract
THE association of rubella in pregnancy with congenital malformations, stillbirths and abortions is now common knowledge. Maternal rubella infection may be followed by congenital cataracts, deafness, microcephaly, mental retardation and congenital heart disease. These malformations may occur singly or in combination. The original observation of this hazard of rubella in pregnancy was reported by Gregg,1 of Australia, in 1941. Since that time it has been amply confirmed by others from all parts of the world.2 3 4 It has been postulated that rubella virus damages the fetal tissues that are multiplying most rapidly at the time of infection. Thus, rubella may be . . .Keywords
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