Neurological complications following rubella infection.
Neurological complications following rubella are only rarely encountered. However, in many cases severe neurological impairment may occur, leading to permanent disability. In a recent epidemic of rubella in Israel during the years 1978-1979, 20 patients with severe neurological complications have been seen. We report on 5 cases of which 3 are described in detail. Considering the efficacy of immunization against rubella, we suggest that in countries such as England and Israel in which periodic epidemics of rubella occur, a generalized plan of immunization should be undertaken during the first years of life. Such an approach will prevent the neurological complication of congenital, as well as acquired, rubella infection.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009123:Muscle Hypotonia / Q000209:etiology; D009187:Myelitis / Q000209:etiology; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000209:etiology; D012021:Reflex, Abnormal / Q000209:etiology; D012409:Rubella / Q000150:complications*