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	Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome -- United States, 1994-1997
		Since 1994, most rubella and CRS cases have been associated with outbreaks among unvaccinated adults, and three fourths of reported rubella cases occurred among persons aged 15-44 years, a substantial increase from 1966-1968, when only 23% of reported rubella infections occurred among persons aged greater than or equal to 15 years (3).
		The effectiveness of efforts to control and prevent rubella in the United States is reflected by possible interruption of transmission of rubella during November-December 1996, the dramatic decline in reported cases when compared with the prevaccine era, and the low annual average number of cases since 1991.
		Congenital rubella syndrome in the United States, 1970-1985: on the verge of elimination.
	wonder.cdc.gov /wonder/PrevGuid/m0047316/m0047316.asp (1483 words)

	Medical References: Rubella (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Rubella (German measles) is a mild childhood illness that poses a serious threat to the fetus (unborn baby), if the mother contracts the illness during pregnancy.
		About 25 percent of babies whose mothers contract rubella during the first trimester of pregnancy are born with one or more birth defects which, together, are referred to as congenital rubella syndrome.
		The rubella and MMR vaccines are not recommended during pregnancy, and a woman should wait 28 days after vaccination before she attempts to conceive.
	www.marchofdimes.com /professionals/681_1225.asp (1319 words)

	Rubella, Congenital
		Congenital Rubella is found in newborns and infants of mothers who were infected with Rubella immediately before or during the early months of pregnancy.
		The frequency of Congenital Rubella thus depends upon the number of women of childbearing age who are susceptible to the virus, and the frequency of Rubella infection in the community.
		Both the chance of transmission of Rubella to the fetus during pregnancy and the consequences of the infection to the unborn baby are related to the stage of development of the fetus at the time of maternal infection.
	hw.healthdialog.com /kbase/nord/nord276.htm (961 words)

	Epidemiology of rubella and congenital rubella syndrome in Greece, 1994-2003
		Epidemiology of rubella and congenital rubella syndrome in Greece, 1994-2003
		In 1993, when a major rubella epidemic took place in Greece, a shift in the age distribution of rubella cases towards older ages was observed (64% of cases were 15 years old or more), and the incidence of the disease in persons of childbearing age was higher than in any previous epidemic year.
		The congenital rubella outbreak that followed, with 25 serologically confirmed cases recorded (24.6 per 100 000 live births), was probably the largest in the country after 1950 [3].
	www.eurosurveillance.org /em/v09n04/0904-228.asp (2195 words)

	Rubella (German Measles)
		Rubella - commonly known as German measles or 3-day measles - is an infection that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes.
		As this is a generally mild disease in children, the primary medical danger of rubella is the infection of pregnant women, which may cause congenital rubella syndrome in developing babies.
		Other symptoms of rubella, which are more common in teens and adults, may include: headache; loss of appetite; mild conjunctivitis (inflammation of the lining of the eyelids and eyeballs); a stuffy or runny nose; swollen lymph nodes in other parts of the body; and pain and swelling in the joints (especially in young women).
	kidshealth.org /parent/infections/skin/german_measles.html (488 words)

	eMedicine - Rubella : Article by Elias Ezike, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Congenital rubella in infants and children is diagnosed by viral isolation or by serologic testing.
		Congenital rubella syndrome should be strongly suspected in infants older than 3 months if rubella-specific IgG antibody levels are observed and do not decline at the rate expected from passive transfer of maternal antibody (ie, equivalent of a 2-fold decline in HI titer per mo) in a compatible clinical situation.
		Rubella infection may be acquired from an infected asymptomatic person or from a patient during the incubation period for which infected persons may begin to shed the virus and, therefore, are contagious before the onset of symptoms.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic2025.htm (6835 words)

	AEGiS-MMWR: Control and Prevention of Rubella: Evaluation and Management of Suspected Outbreaks, Rubella in Pregnant ...
		Rubella is an infectious disease for which 20%--50% of cases are asymptomatic, and investigation of an apparently isolated case could reveal additional cases.
		Based on the current epidemiology of rubella, counties most at risk appear to be those with substantial numbers of adolescents and young adults born and raised in countries that do not have a history of routine rubella vaccination.
		Rubella infection during the first 3 months of pregnancy is associated with the greatest risk for CRI, and up to 90% of infants born to mothers infected during the first 11 weeks of gestation will develop CRS.
	www.aegis.com /pubs/mmwr/2001/RR5012-1.html (9649 words)

	CPS: CPSP Congenital rubella syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		During the mumps and rubella consensus conference in 1994, a national goal was set for the elimination of indigenous rubella infection during pregnancy by the year 2000 and thus preventing fetal damage, congenital rubella syndrome and other negative outcomes of infection.
		To estimate the incidence of congenital rubella syndrome and congenital rubella infection in Canada.
		Rubella antibody titre absent in the infant; or
	www.cps.ca /english/cpsp/Studies/rubella.htm (1076 words)

	Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Congenital rubella syndrome among the Amish - Pennsylvania, 1991-1992 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		A case of maternal rubella was defined as the report of a rubella-like illness or serologic evidence of acute rubella infection during pregnancy.
		Of the 89 women, 18 (20%) had laboratory-confirmed acute rubella; for 31, specimens were insufficient for analysis (i.e., recent rubella infection could not be verified or excluded); and no specimens were obtained for the remaining 40.
		Rubella vaccination strategies to prevent CRS include 1) identification and vaccination of nonimmune women of childbearing age and 2) routine vaccination of all children aged [is greater than or equal to] 15 months to decrease circulation of wild virus.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0906/is_n26_v41/ai_12441279 (1236 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Rubella
		Rubella is a contagious viral infection with mild symptoms associated with a rash.
		Rubella is most serious because of its ability to produce defects in a developing fetus if the mother is infected during early pregnancy.
		Congenital rubella syndrome occurs in 25% or more of infants born to women who acquired rubella during the first trimester of pregnancy.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001574.htm (643 words)

	AEGiS-MMWR: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella -- Vaccine Use and Strategies for Elimination of Measles, Rubella, and ...
		The continuing occurrence of rubella among women of childbearing age indicates the need to continue vaccination of susceptible adolescent and adult women of childbearing age, and the absence of evidence of vaccine teratogenicity indicates that the practice is safe (102).
		Although birth before 1957 is generally considered acceptable evidence of measles and rubella immunity (Table_1), health-care facilities should consider recommending a dose of MMR vaccine to unvaccinated workers born before 1957 who do not have a history of physician-diagnosed measles or laboratory evidence of measles immunity AND laboratory evidence of rubella immunity.
		Although methods for controlling rubella outbreaks are evolving, the main strategy should be to define target populations for rubella vaccination, ensure that susceptible persons within the target populations are vaccinated rapidly (or excluded from exposure if a contraindication to vaccination exists), and maintain active surveillance to permit modification of control measures as needed.
	www.aegis.com /pubs/mmwr/1998/RR4708-1.html (19774 words)

	Congenital Rubella Syndrome
		Rubella is a viral illness caused by a togavirus of the genus Rubivirus.
		Infant rubella antibody level that persists at a higher level and for a longer period than expected from passive transfer of maternal antibody (i.e., rubella titer that does not drop at the expected rate of a twofold dilution per month).
		This classification requires documentation that the mother either had face-to-face contact with a case of rubella outside the state, or was out of state for the entire period when she might have become infected (14-23 days before rash onset or 21 days before conception and during the first 20 weeks of gestation).
	www.deafblind.com /crs.html (1786 words)

	HKNC Congenital Rubella Syndrome Resources
		Pregnant women who contracted rubella in the first trimester of their pregnancy could pass the rubella virus to their developing fetus, causing the child to be born deaf, blind, with cardiac problems, developmental delays and other medical conditions.
		Although in March, 2005, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that rubella has been virtually eradicated in the United States, the World Health Organization reports that approximately 100,000 children with CRS continue to be born worldwide every year.
		In March, 2005, we hosted an international symposium on congenital rubella.
	www.hknc.org /Rubella.htm (289 words)

	CTF Structured Abstract: Congenital Rubella Syndrome
		Rubella is generally a mild illness but when contracted by pregnant women, especially in the first 16 weeks of pregnancy, it frequently causes serious complications including miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS).
		Sensitivity and specificity of tests, rates of vaccination, adverse effects of vaccination, adverse effects for the fetus and for infants whose mothers had rubella during early pregnancy (miscarriage, abortion, and stillbirth), congenital rubella syndrome (hearing loss, developmental delays, growth retardation, and cardiac and occular deficits), rubella susceptibility and infection and immune status.
		Rubella vaccine is contraindicated during pregnancy because of the theoretical possibility of teratogenicity.
	www.ctfphc.org /Abstracts/Ch12abs.htm (1120 words)

	Rubella - DrGreene.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Rubella is one of the classic rash illnesses of childhood.
		Rubella is most common in the late winter and early spring (March, April, and May in the northern hemisphere) both during epidemics and in the off years.
		Congenital rubella syndrome is a lifelong consequence of a brief “cold” that may not even have been noticed by the pregnant woman.
	www.drgreene.com /21_1176.html (1222 words)

	Prevention of congenital rubella syndrome
		Rubella virus continues to circulate in the community, and not all pregnant women are immune.
		A rubella outbreak in Manitoba from October 1996 to December 1997 involved over 3800 cases, the majority of which occurred in young adult males, with 400 cases occurring in women of childbearing age.
		Rubella vaccine is not consistently administered to susceptible women postpartum and not all women are being screened during pregnancy.
	www.cps.ca /english/statements/ID/id98-04.htm (1385 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Congenital rubella
		Congenital rubella is a group of physical abnormalities that occur in an infant as a result of infection of the mother with rubella virus.
		Congenital rubella is caused by the destructive action of the rubella virus on the fetus at a critical time in development.
		Call your health care provider if you have concerns about congenital rubella, if you are unsure of your vaccination status, or if you or your child needs rubella vaccine.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001658.htm (443 words)

	rubella syndrome (congenital) - General Practice Notebook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This is a condition that appears in the neonate as a result of rubella infection of the mother.
		Often, rubella infection of the mother causes spontaneous abortion or causes serious damage to the surviving foetus - characterised by deafness, blindness and heart defects.
		Congenital rubella has been reported after cases of rubella re-infection during pregnancy.
	www.gpnotebook.co.uk /medwebpage.cfm?ID=-395640826 (296 words)

	Rubella, Congenital
		It is possible that the main title of the report Rubella, Congenital is not the name you expected.
		Congenital rubella is a syndrome that occurs when a fetus has been infected with the rubella virus while in the uterus.
		Women who contract rubella during pregnancy have a high risk of having a baby with congenital rubella.
	my.webmd.com /hw/parenting_news/nord276.asp (420 words)

	eMedicine - Pediatrics, Rubella : Article by Pamela Dyne, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Congenital rubella syndrome is associated with clinically significant congenital malformations.
		Congenital rubella syndrome is associated with malformations of multiple organ systems including the CNS and cardiac, ocular, and skeletal systems.
		Infants born with congenital rubella syndrome may have a variety of complications; therefore, their prognosis depends on the severity of their malformations.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic388.htm (1534 words)

	Reporting Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome - Minnesota Dept. of Health
		Rubella and congenital rubella syndrome must be reported to MDH immediately 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
		Call 612-676-5414 or 877-676-5414 immediately to report rubella and congenital rubella syndrome.
		For rubella and congenital rubella syndrome, submission of clinical materials (isolate, if available) to MDH is required by rule.
	www.health.state.mn.us /divs/idepc/dtopics/reportable/rubella.html (128 words)

	Rubella, congenital syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Cataracts/congenital glaucoma, congenital heart disease (most commonly patent ductus arteriosus, peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis), loss of hearing, pigmentary retinopathy B. Purpura, splenomegaly, jaundice, microcephaly, mental retardation, meningo-encephalitis, radiolucent bone disease.
		Laboratory Criteria for Diagnosis: Isolation of rubella virus, OR Demonstration of rubella-specific IgM antibody, OR An infant's rubella antibody level that persists above and beyond the expected from passive transfer of maternal antibody (i.e., rubella titer that does not drop at the expected rate of a twofold dilution per month).
		Reporting Procedure: All reports should be filed on Wyoming form WYEPI1.96 on the day of diagnosis followed by CDC form 71.17, Congenital Rubella Syndrome Case Report within seven days of diagnosis.
	wdhfs.state.wy.us /dx_criteria/rubell2.htm (274 words)

	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
		Infants with congenital rubella syndrome usually present with more than one sign or symptom consistent with congenital rubella infection.
		a) Cataracts/congenital glaucoma, congenital heart disease (most commonly patent ductus arteriosus or peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis), hearing impairment, pigmentary retinopathy.
		In probable cases, either or both of the eye-related findings (cataracts and congenital glaucoma) count as a single complication.
	www.cdc.gov /epo/dphsi/casedef/rubellasccurrent.htm (287 words)

	Rubella syndrome, or congenital rubella,... Hartford, Connecticut
		Rubella syndrome, or congenital rubella, is a group of physical abnormalities that have developed in an infant as a result of maternal infection and subsequent fetal infection with rubella virus.
		It is characterized by rash at birth, low birth weight, small head size, heart abnormalities, visual problems and bulging fontanelle.
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	www.saintfranciscare.com /16562.cfm (74 words)

	Rubella Photos
		Rash of rubella on skin of child's back
		Child in profile with a malar facial rash due to rubella
		Rubella rash (face) in a previously unimmunized young woman
	www.vaccineinformation.org /rubella/photos.asp (211 words)

	Rubella, congenital
		Congenital rubella with hemorrhagic lesions in the skin
		Infant with rash of congenital rubella (German measles)
		Ebstein's anomaly: a rare finding in congenital rubella syndrome
	www.gfmer.ch /genetic_diseases_v2/gendis_detail_list.php?cat3=404 (62 words)

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