Causative organism: Rubella virus (family Togaviridae, genus Rubivirus)/ Complications Caused by the rubella virus of the family Togoviridae, and genus Rubivirus it is most harmful to the unborn fetus. Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) affects infants born to women infected by rubella. Highest risk for fetus is the initial ten weeks of gestation. Spontaneous …show more content…
Some of which are hearing impairment, cataracts, congenital glaucoma and heart defects, developmental delay, atrial/ventricular septal defects, hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, and radiolucent bone disease. The more serious the infection is; is the more easily detectable it is at birth. However, mild CRS can remain undetected with slight cardiac involvement or hearing impairment even insulin dependent diabetes has been linked to CRS as a late manifestation. Leading many to question the actual prevalence of the disease within the community. It’s hard to determine, standard lab testing is needed and can still be difficult even with the right equipment. Confirmation is based on class M rubella-specific immunoglobulin (IgM ELISA) and must be obtained within twenty-eight days post rash. Incubation is generally anywhere from fourteen to seventeen days and can range over