Behavioral consequences of congenital rubella.
Psychiatric and behavioral consequences of congenital rubella are reported for 243 children studies during the preschool period, and for 205 of these who were re-examined at ages 8 to 9. At preschool 37% were retarded, with the skew toward severe and profound; 15% had reactive behavior disorder and 7% had autism. At school age retardation diminished to 25%, but neurotic problems and behavioral pathology due to neurologic damage both increased. There were two remissions and three new instances of autism.
D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D002667:Child Reactive Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000209:etiology; D012409:Rubella / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital*