Congenital rubella syndrome

Updated: 2017-06-13

Overview

Congenital rubella syndrome occurs when the rubella virus in the mother affects the developing baby, usually in the first three months of pregnancy. Since the introduction of the rubella vaccine, cases have decreased dramatically.

Symptoms

Symptoms include a cloudy or white appearance to the eyes, deafness, heart defects, and developmental delay.

Treatments

Treatment varies, depending on the baby's symptoms.