Question

Investigating the molecular basis of rubella virus-induced teratogenesis: a literature review

Answer 1

Review Article ... B), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes ... infection and Herpes Simplex virus infection. ..... use is limited due to teratogenic nature.

Answer 2

Rubella virus (RV) is the etiologic agent of rubella, a disease more commonly known as German measles. The 1940 rubella epidemic in Australia allowed for the identification of RV as a teratogenic agent: infection early in pregnancy causes a variety of birth defects collectively referred to as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). Although rigorous immunization policies have dramatically reduced the incidence of CRS, it is still estimated that around 100,000 infants are born with CRS every year.