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## Overview[edit | edit source]

There are no standard screening test recommended for rubella infection, however pregnant women with suspected rubella infection must be investigated to confirm the diagnosis to prevent fetal anomalies.[1]

## Screening[edit | edit source]

There is no screening test for rubella, however, if there is a high clinical suspicion of rubella infection during pregnancy, serum IgG and IgM antibodies against rubella may be ordered. Also, if a pregnant woman proves to be not immune aganist rubella, vaccination with MMR should be deferred till after delivery due to the theoretical teratogenic effects of the rubella vaccine.[2][3][4]

## References[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ Gerace TM (1987). "Rubella screening and immunization: its history and future-an ongoing challenge". Can Fam Physician. 33: 111–5. PMC 2218305. PMID 21267342.
2. ↑ U.S. Preventive Services Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/BrowseRec/Search?s=congenital+rubella+syndrome. Accessed on Jan 17, 2017.
3. ↑ Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/surv-manual/chpt14-rubella.html. Accessed on Jan 17, 2017.
4. ↑ Snell LB, Smith C, Chaytor S, McRae K, Patel M, Griffiths P (2017). "Screening for potential susceptibility to rubella in an antenatal population: A multivariate analysis". J Med Virol. doi:10.1002/jmv.24818. PMID 28370103.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)

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