A pregnant 24 year old woman who did not receive prenatal care develops a mild febrile illness with posterior auricular lymphadenopathy and a faint rash during the first trimester. Her infant is later born with cataracts, a continuous machine like murmur, and sensorineural hearing loss. Which of the following is the most likely causal organism?
- A)Rubella virusGABARITO
- B)Human herpesvirus 6
- C)Varicella zoster virus
- D)Measles virus
- E)Cytomegalovirus
Explicação
Rubella virus is correct. Congenital rubella classically causes cataracts, patent ductus arteriosus, and sensorineural deafness after maternal infection early in pregnancy. The maternal illness is often mild, making the fetal findings especially important. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →