Congenital rubella syndrome

Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is an infectious embryofetopathy that may present in an infant as a result of maternal infection and subsequent fetal infection with rubella virus. CRS can lead to deafness, cataract, and variety of other permanent manifestations including cardiac and neurological defects.

Edema

An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin, or in one or more cavities of the body.


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6684749
 FEMALE Infant, Newborn
Persistent corneal edema in the congenital rubella syndrome.
Deluise VP, Cobo LM, Chandler D.
Ophthalmology. 1983;90(7):835-9.
Persistent corneal edema in the congenital rubella syndrome.
6684749
 FEMALE Infant, Newborn
Persistent corneal edema in the congenital rubella syndrome.
Deluise VP, Cobo LM, Chandler D.
Ophthalmology. 1983;90(7):835-9.
Corneal edema occurring in the congenital rubella syndrome can result from coexistent glaucoma or develop in the absence of an elevated intraocular pressure.