Since 1941, when Gregg first described the triad of deafness, cataracts and cardiac disease as the classical clinical manifestations of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), strong efforts have been ...

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD It is a common belief that cataracts only occur in the eyes of older people. However, babies and children can be born with cataracts, or they may develop ...

Background: Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is associated with several negative outcomes, including autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The objective of this study was to estimate the numbers of ...

for example exposure to infections such as rubella. Mutations in over 100 genes have been linked to congenital cataracts. Conventional screening methods involve the consecutive testing of each gene ...

The consequences for children born to mothers with congenital rubella syndrome can include deafness, mental retardation, and damage to the bones, liver and spleen. Vaccination against the illness ...