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Rubéola congénita - Treatment

Tratamiento:

No hay un tratamiento específico para la rubéola congénita. Los síntomas se tratan de la manera apropiada.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

El pronóstico para un niño con rubéola congénita depende de la gravedad de los problemas presentes. Los defectos cardíacos a menudo se pueden corregir, pero el daño al sistema nervioso es permanente.

Posibles complicaciones:

Las complicaciones pueden involucrar muchas partes del cuerpo:

Ojos:

Cataratas
Glaucoma
Retinitis

Corazón:

Conducto arterial persistente
Estenosis de la arteria pulmonar
Otros defectos cardíacos

Sistema nervioso central:

Retardo mental
Retardo motor
Cabeza pequeña debido al desarrollo insuficiente del cerebro
Encefalitis
Meningitis

Otras:

Sordera
Bajo conteo plaquetario
Hepatomegalia y esplenomegalia
Tono muscular anormal
Enfermedad ósea

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si tiene inquietudes acerca de la rubéola congénita, si no está segura del estado de sus vacunas o si usted o sus hijos necesitan una vacuna contra la rubéola.

Examen con lámpara de hendidura

Rubéola en la espalda del niño

Síndrome de la rubéola

Reviewed last on: 5/1/2011
Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

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Robertson SE, Featherstone DA, Gacic-Dobo M, Hersh BS. Rubella and congenital rubella syndrome: global update. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2003;14(5):306-315.

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