Imported Congenital Rubella Syndrome, United States, 2017

Abstract

Although transmission of rubella virus within the United States is rare, the risk for imported cases persists. We describe a rubella case in a newborn, conceived in Saudi Arabia, in Texas during 2017, highlighting the importance of active surveillance and early diagnosis of this disease.

Keywords

• Congenital
• rubella
• pregnant
• fever
• rash
• arthralgia