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Does Rubella Always Lead to Congenital Rubella Syndrome

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Does rubella always lead to congenital rubella syndrome?

Does rubella always lead to congenital rubella syndrome?


A) Yes. Rubella virus can infect and damage every cell type in a developing fetus at any time.
B) No. The risk of developing CRS decreases as the pregnancy progresses and the fetus develops.
C) No. Some fetuses have a well developed adaptive immune response that prevents them from developing CRS.
D) No. All fetuses have a well developed innate immune response that prevents them from producing damaging antibodies.
E) Yes. No matter when a woman is infected during her pregnancy, the rubella virus will cross the placenta and destroy the fetus.

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