All of the following statements are true about congenital rubella except

All of the following statements are true about congenital rubella except –

A. It is diagnosed when the infant has IgM antibodies at bih

B. It is diagnosed when IgG antibodies persist for more than 6 months

C. M.C congenital defects a re deafness, cardiac malformation and cataract

D. Infection after 16 weeks of gestation results in major congenital defects

Correct Answer: Infection after 16 weeks of gestation results in major congenital defects

Description: if rubella occurs in very early pregnancy the fetus may die. The congenital malformation is commonest during the first trimester (1st 12 wk) REF:ANANTHANARYANAN TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9EDITION PGNO.555

Category: Microbiology

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