Congenital rubella syndrome in child of woman without known risk factors, New Jersey, USA

Emerg Infect Dis. 2014 Feb;20(2):307-9. doi: 10.3201/eid2002.131233.

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.

Keywords: New Jersey; Rubella syndrome; USA; case reports; congenital; congenital rubella syndrome; contact tracing; rubella; vaccination; viruses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Viral / blood*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin M / blood*
  • Infant
  • New Jersey
  • Risk Factors
  • Rubella Syndrome, Congenital / blood
  • Rubella Syndrome, Congenital / diagnosis
  • Rubella Syndrome, Congenital / immunology
  • Rubella Syndrome, Congenital / virology*
  • Rubella Vaccine / administration & dosage
  • Rubivirus / isolation & purification*
  • Vaccination

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Rubella Vaccine