Congenital Rubella Syndrome Rubella is an infection caused by a
virus. If a pregnant women becomes infected she can pass the
infection to the unborn baby. This infection can lead to severe
birth defects, miscarriage or stillbirth. The health problems
due to the infection are called congenital rubella syndrome.
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