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Congenital Rubella Syndrome in Child of Woman without Known Risk Factors, New Jersey, USA

Authors :
Samantha I. Pitts
Gregory S. Wallace
Barbara Montana
Elizabeth F. Handschur
Debrah Meislich
Alethia C. Sampson
Suzanne Canuso
Jennifer Horner
Albert E. Barskey
Emily S. Abernathy
Joseph P. Icenogle
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 20, Iss 2, Pp 307-309 (2014)
Publication Year :
2014
Publisher :
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014.

Abstract

We report a case of congenital rubella syndrome in a child born to a vaccinated New Jersey woman who had not traveled internationally. Although rubella and congenital rubella syndrome have been eliminated from the United States, clinicians should remain vigilant and immediately notify public health authorities when either is suspected.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040 and 10806059
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.39108799ce594fcca501123404457619
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2002.131233