Why is rubella during gestation a threat to the fetus, Biology

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Why is rubella during gestation a threat to the fetus?

If occurring during gestation rubella is a dangerous disease due to the virus crosses the placenta and contaminates the fetus. The fetus then makes congenital rubella, a teratogenic (cause of malformations) disease.

Congenital rubella may be stop by vaccination. Doctor must always be consulted before vaccination.

 


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