Question

True about TRIAD congenital rubella syndrome:

• A. PDA, cataract and deafness is seen
• B. Hepatosplenomegaly, mental retardation, deafness
• C. Chorioretinitis, multiorgan failure, pneumonitis
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is a condition that occurs in an infant whose mother was infected with the rubella virus during pregnancy. The classic "triad" of symptoms associated with CRS includes the following key features:

• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA): This is a heart defect that results in the persistent opening between the aorta and pulmonary artery.
• Cataract: Congenital cataracts occur as a result of rubella infection in the pregnant mother, leading to cloudy or opaque lenses in the baby.
• Deafness: Sensorineural hearing loss is a common symptom and may severely impact the child's ability to hear.

Given these characteristics, the correct answer to the question about the triad of congenital rubella syndrome is: PDA, cataract and deafness is seen.