Microbiology All of the following statements are true about congenital rubella except: A It is diagnosed when the infant has IgM antibodies at birth B It is diagnosed when IgG antibodies persist for more than 6 months C Most common congenital defects are deafness, cardiac malformation and cataract D Infection after 16 weeks of gestation results in major congenital defects 💡 Explanation All of the following statements are true about congenital rubella except: ✓ Correct Answer: D. Infection after 16 weeks of gestation results in major congenital defects