Question
A newborn isolated and treated for congenital rubella, the family is concerned about how the disease is diagnosed and what symptoms of congenital rubella are present?
Answer
Congenital rubella is an acute infectious disease caused by the rubella virus, characterized by a brief prodromal period, mild fever, rash, and swelling of lymph nodes behind the ears and at the back of the neck. The disease is usually mild, with a short course, and has a good prognosis, commonly seen in children aged 1 to 5. Infants under six months old have resistance due to maternal antibodies and are less likely to become ill. Once infected, they can develop lifelong immunity and rarely get infected again. If pregnant women are infected with rubella, it may cause severe damage to the fetus, leading to congenital rubella syndrome.