Congenital Rubella
Congenital rubella is the set of alterations a baby may have when the mother contracts the rubella virus during pregnancy and it passes to the fetus. Its effects depend on the point in pregnancy at which the infection occurs.
Frequent symptoms: In the newborn, low weight, vision and hearing problems, heart alterations, and skin manifestations may be observed.
Common causes: It originates from maternal infection with the rubella virus, especially in the early stages of pregnancy.
Which specialist treats it? Follow-up of the baby usually falls to the pediatrician and the neonatologist, with support from the dermatologist when there is skin involvement. If you have doubts during pregnancy or notice signs in the newborn, it is advisable to consult these professionals.
Data on 7 doctors who treat congenital rubella
Specialties that treat congenital rubella
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Doctors specialized in congenital rubella
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dra. Angelica Leonor Berron Ruiz
Dra. Grazia Jesus Hernandez
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Guillermo Leopoldo Ruiz
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dra. García Ruiz María Teresa
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is congenital rubella?
Congenital rubella is the set of alterations a baby may have when the mother contracts the rubella virus during pregnancy and it passes to the fetus. Its effects depend on the point in pregnancy at which the infection occurs.
Which doctor treats congenital rubella?
Congenital Rubella is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, pediatrician, neonatologist.