Congenital rubella causes: March 2013: (A) Cardiac malformation, (B) Cochlear/ sensorineural deafness, (C) Thrombocytosis, (D) Cataract
Answer is C. Ans. C i.e. Thrombocytosis Rubella Risk to fetus is maximum if mother gets infected during: 6-12 weeks of pregnancy Congenital rubella syndrome: Deafness, Cardiac malformations (PDA), Cataracts Rubella vaccine is given: To girls, between 11-14 years of age Recommended vaccination strategy for rubella vaccine: 15-49 years women