Congenital Rubella Syndrome: A Case Report from Somalia

Congenital Rubella Syndrome: A Case Report from Somalia

Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is a serious condition with a high rate of morbidity. It is currently a rare disorder, especially in developed countries, because of universal vaccination campaigns. However, it remains a public health concern in developing countries. Here, we report a case of conge...

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Published in:International medical case reports journal Vol. 17; pp. 751 - 755
Main Authors: Ismail, Farah Abdullahi, Ali, Yasir Khalif, Ali, Ahmed Mohamed, Hirsi, Ibrahim Mohamed, Ali, Naima Abukar, Kassim, Mohamed Mukhtar, Ahmed, Farah Ali, Ali, Mohamed Nur
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New Zealand Dove Medical Press Limited 31-08-2024
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Subjects:
Case Report
Congenital heart disease
congenital rubella syndrome
Developing countries
Diagnosis
Genetic disorders
Pregnant women
prenatal care
Rubella
Vaccination
vaccine
Vision disorders in children
Somalia
congenital rubella syndrome
vaccine
prenatal care
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Summary:Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is a serious condition with a high rate of morbidity. It is currently a rare disorder, especially in developed countries, because of universal vaccination campaigns. However, it remains a public health concern in developing countries. Here, we report a case of congenital rubella syndrome in a mother who did not receive any prenatal care or had a known history of vaccination. He is a term male infant, and the infant's positive rubella IgM confirmed the diagnosis. The baby had a bilateral cataract, convulsions, Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)-related cardiomegaly, and bilateral hearing loss. The only known preventive measure for congenital rubella syndrome is vaccination.
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ISSN:1179-142X
1179-142X
DOI:10.2147/IMCRJ.S472306