Congenital rubella syndrome in Iran [PDF]
Background Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) can be prevented with appropriate vaccination programs. The prevalence rates of rubella and CRS in Iran are unknown; therefore, the risk of exposure in pregnant women is not clear. The prevalence of CRS in the
Eftekhar Hasan +2 more
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Background: Development of congenital rubella syndrome associated with rubella virus infection during pregnancy is clinically important, but the pathogenicity of the virus remains unclear.
Thong Van Nguyen +2 more
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Seroprevalence of Rubella in a Group of Moroccan Parturients and Physicians’ Opinions [PDF]
Background: Rubella is an acute viral disease generally mild in its clinical manifestations. However, it is most serious for pregnant women due to the high frequency of congenital abnormalities that it causes, known as congenital rubella syndrome.
Kenza Hattoufi +3 more
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Hospital based surveillance of congenital rubella syndrome cases in the pre-vaccine era in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia: A base line information for the country. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Rubella virus infection in early pregnancy lead to serious multi-organ birth defects known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). The incidence of CRS varies in different populations and the highest burden is found in developing countries in ...
Yitayih Wondimeneh +5 more
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Congenital Rubella Syndrome with Blueberry Muffin Lesions and Extensive Metaphysitis [PDF]
We report a case of Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) in a newborn. The baby had blueberry muffin skin lesions, long bone metaphysitis and congenital heart defects.
Mohemmed Ajij +2 more
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Clinical, Neuroimaging and Video Electroencephalography Findings in Children With Congenital Zika Syndrome: An Analysis From a Neurorehabilitation Centre. [PDF]
Children with congenital Zika syndrome followed at a neurorehabilitation centre demonstrated severe neurological impairment characterized by microcephaly, cortical malformations, intracranial calcifications and multifocal epileptiform activity. Integrated clinical, neuroimaging and video‐electroencephalographic (EEG) findings highlight the extensive ...
Rodrigues ASR +5 more
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Objectives: We evaluated the effectiveness of the Lao People's Democratic Republic's measles-rubella immunization program using the seroprevalence from two cross-sectional surveys.
Shinsuke Miyano +16 more
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Bilateral congenital rubella retinopathy in monochorionic monoamniotic twins: A case report
Congenital rubella syndrome in twins is rare, and when present, there is a variable effect on the fetuses depending on unknown factors. The available literature on CRS in twins is very limited with only a few reported cases.
Suklengmung Buragohain +5 more
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Rubella and congenital rubella syndrome: global update [PDF]
Worldwide, it is estimated that there are more than 100.000 infants born with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) each year. In 1998, standard case definitions for surveillance of CRS and rubella were developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2001, 123 countries/territories reported a total of 836.356 rubella cases.
Susan E, Robertson +3 more
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Congenital Rubella Syndrome in Child of Woman without Known Risk Factors, New Jersey, USA
We report a case of congenital rubella syndrome in a child born to a vaccinated New Jersey woman who had not traveled internationally. Although rubella and congenital rubella syndrome have been eliminated from the United States, clinicians should remain ...
Samantha I. Pitts +10 more
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