A neonate was found to have cataract, deafness and cardiac defects. Which group of viruses does the mother was infected with
Correct Answer: Togaviridae
Description: Rubella:- * Congenital Rubella syndrome leads to cardiac defects, cataract and deafness; (Classical triad). Other manifestations are hepatosplenomegaly, thrombocytop-enic purpura, myocarditis and bone lesions. * Rubella belongs to Togaviridae Ref:- Jawetz TB of medical microbiology 27th edition; pg num:- 597
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