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Generated 12 Oct 2026
Obstetrics and Gynecology · Obstetrics and Gynecology / Fetal medicine

Congenital rubella syndrome

Also known as: CRS

Birth defects from maternal rubella.

Medical specialty
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subspecialty
Obstetrics and Gynecology / Fetal medicine
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved
None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Intrauterine rubella virus infection.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (4)

cataractdeafnessheart defectsmicrocephaly
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