All of the following are manifestations of congenital rubella, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Hydrocephalus
Description: Damage to the fetus is most likely when maternal infection occurs during the first 2 months of pregnancy, although there is risk associated with infection up to 5 months. The classic triad for congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is sensorineural deafness, eye abnormalities--especially retinopathy, cataract and microphthalmia, congenital hea disease--especially patent ductus aeriosus. Other manifestations of CRS may includes: Spleen, liver or bone marrow problems Mental retardation Small head size (microcephaly) Eye defects Low bih weight Thrombocytopenic purpura (presents as a characteristic blueberry muffin rash) Hepatomegaly Micrognathia
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