Imported Congenital Rubella Syndrome, United States, 2017
Although transmission of rubella virus within the United States is rare, the risk for imported cases persists. We describe a rubella case in a newborn, conceived in Saudi Arabia, in Texas during 2017, highlighting the importance of active surveillance and early diagnosis of this disease.
Main Authors: | Roukaya Al Hammoud, James R. Murphy, Norma Pérez |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2018-04-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/24/4/17-1540_article |
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