Disabilities and Diagnosis

Congenital Rubella Syndrome

Alternative Names
Rubella embryopathy, Postrubella, Gregg's Rubella Embr

Description
Rubella infection in childhood usually presents no serious complications, but if caught by a woman in the early stages of pregnancy may cause miscarriage, stillbirth or serious health problems for the affected foetus. The term ‘Congenital Rubella Syndrome’ is used to describe the range of health problems that may be present at or around the time of birth. The effects of Congenital Rubella vary depending on what stage of pregnancy the infection was contracted and how invasive it has been.

Useful Links

Sense:

Sense was founded in 1955 as a support group for parents of children with congenital rubella syndrome. Provides basic cause and effects

DB-LINK Information on Deafblindness

This site provides basic facts - includes delayed problems of Congenital Rubella Syndrome

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