Table 2 Characteristics, clinical signs, case classifications and rubella antibodies among seven confirmed or potential CRS cases
From: Identification of congenital rubella syndrome in Sudan
Cases | Age (months) | Clinical signs | WHO definitions for CRS cases | IgM (OF) | IgM (DBS) | IgG (DBS) | History of Maternal rash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Case 1 | 3 | Glaucoma | Congenital rubella infection | + | + | NT | No |
Case 2 | 9 | Cataract, pigmentary retinopathy, microphthalmia | Laboratory-confirmed CRS | + | + | + | No |
Case 3 | 6 | Cataract, CHD (VSD), splenomegaly, jaundice | Clinically-confirmed CRS# | – | – | + | Yes |
Case 4 | 6 | Glaucoma, CHD (PDA, ASD) | Clinically-confirmed CRS# | – | ± | + | No |
Case 5 | 6 | Pigmentary retinopathy | Suspected CRS# | – | – | + | No |
Case 6 | 6 | Cataract | Suspected CRS# | – | – | + | No |
Case 7 | 12 | Micropthalmia, purpura | Suspected CRS# | – | – | + | No |