All of the following statements about congenital rubella are true except
Correct Answer: Increased risk of congenital malformation if infection occur after 16 weeks.
Description: The classical triad of symptoms consists of deafness , cataract and congenital hea disease . Delayed manifestations such as diabetes mellitus and renal disease have also been described . Diagnosis is by demonstrating Ig M antibodies in cord or neonatal blood or ig G after 6 months . Reference : GHAI essential paediatrics 9 th edition pg : 264
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