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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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All of the following is/are true about Rubella in pregnancy except
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The correct answer is  Maternal infection after 16 weeks of gestation result in major congenital defects is not true. Timing of fetal infection determines the extent of teratogenic effect in fetus: Ist 2 months Abnormalities in 65-85% cases, Multiple congenital defects (cataracts, deafness and hea defects) Spontaneous aboion 3rd month of fetal life: 30% to 35% chance of developing a single defect, Deafness ,CHD. During the 4th month 10% risk for a single congenital defect Beyond the 4th month No risk to fetus The classic triad of congenital Rubella includes - Deafness Cataract Congenital hea disease (PDA and PS)