The antibody isotype that is formed against the rubella virus in the fetus. Introduction: Rubella is a type of measles also called German measles that is caused by the rubella virus. The symptoms of the infection include the development of rashes generally after two weeks of infection. Rubella is the congenital syndrome that is developed in an infant and results from maternal infection with the rubella virus during pregnancy. Rubella virus can cross the placenta and may cause serious consequences such as stillbirths, miscarriages, and several other birth defects.

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The antibody isotype that is formed against the rubella virus in the fetus.

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Rubella is a type of measles also called German measles that is caused by the rubella virus. The symptoms of the infection include the development of rashes generally after two weeks of infection. Rubella is the congenital syndrome that is developed in an infant and results from maternal infection with the rubella virus during pregnancy. Rubella virus can cross the placenta and may cause serious consequences such as stillbirths, miscarriages, and several other birth defects.

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