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What Causes Rubella Infection During Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014

Question: My Doctor is out of the office and the Nurse gave me my blood work back she read me my panel for rubella but didn't know what the result meant and now I am worried that there is something wrong

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer: If possible,please send the reports. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX karner Thanks for writing to HCM Sorry,I am not able to find the attached reports.It is also important to know the gestational age of the fetus. If possible,please send the reports through attachments of healthcaremagic with reference to Dr.Indu XXXXXXX Kumar.I shall be pleased to interpret the findings. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (46 minutes later)

The baby is 11 weeks and the report said rubella said terminated or terminate

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer: Please attach reports. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX karner Thanks for writing back Please send the complete report detail as an attachment.I shall reply at the earliest. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (6 hours later)

This is not helpful I don't have the complete report that is exactly what it says. If you can not answer I prefer to know rather than waste my money.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Please find detail answer below. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX karner Thanks for writing back With limited information,i try my best to explain the things. I expect that you will understand my situation.It is a very sensitive issue and it relates to your precious baby. Rubella infection shouldn't be taken lightly especially in first trimester of pregnancy because in early gestational weeks it causes detrimental effects to the fetus especially in first 12-13 weeks. There is a very high risk (up to 90%) that baby will be affected.There is greater risk to the baby if mother is infected earlier. I was stressing upon full reports because it is important to know whether Ig G or Ig M is positive in the reports. Diagnosis of rubella infection is usually made by detection of rubella specific IgM. There are chances of false positive results and it may be due to cross reacting IgM antibodies or rheumatoid factor.Besides this rubella specific IgM may present for one year or more after natural infection,vaccination or after asymptomatic reinfection.So,positive test result needs to be interpreted with caution. It is very important to take history of rash or contact with rash,previous rubella testing and history of vaccination. Where as if rubella Ig G is high,it indicates past infection.It is not the concerning factor. Proper management depends upon considering all the facts. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar