Ferrer MR, Báez AA, Laurenzo GB

Language: Spanish
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Page: 671-681
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ABSTRACT

Rubella virus infection is benign, however, congenital malformations can occur if contracted during pregnancy. We present a case of a pregnant woman with rubella in the first trimester of gestation (not vaccinated); in the second trimester a blood sample was taken and IgM and IgG antibodies against rubella were detected; and the newborn from birth has manifestations such as delayed intrauterine growth, early jaundice, congenital cataracts (bilateral) and heart murmur and that 5 days later in echocardiographic study concludes as a congenital heart disease (stenosis of the pulmonary artery); it is confirmed with the elevated IgG and IgM titres in the neonate, which evidences a confirmed case, this prenatal infection is preventable by means of immunization against rubella in childhood or in adolescent women.