Editing Congenital rubella syndrome (section)

== Management ==
Infants with known rubella exposure during pregnancy or those with a confirmed or suspected infection should receive close follow-up and supportive care. There are no medications or antivirals that will shorten the clinical course of the virus.<ref name=":2" /> Only those with [[Immunity (medical)|immunity]] to rubella should have contact with infected infants, as they can shed viral particles in their respiratory secretions though 1 year of age (unless they test with repeated negative viral cultures at age 3 months).<ref name=":12" /> Many infants can be born with multiple birth defects that require multidisciplinary management and interventions based on clinical manifestations. Often these infants will require extended period or life-long follow up with medical specialists. Early diagnosis of congenital rubella syndrome is important for planning future medical care and educational placement.<ref name=":5">{{Cite journal |last1=Leung |first1=A. K. C. |last2=Hon |first2=K. L. |last3=Leong |first3=K. F. |date=April 2019 |title=Rubella (German measles) revisited |journal=Hong Kong Medical Journal = Xianggang Yi Xue Za Zhi |volume=25 |issue=2 |pages=134–141 |doi=10.12809/hkmj187785 |issn=1024-2708 |pmid=30967519|doi-access=free }}</ref>

=== Auditory Care ===
Many infants with CRS may be born with [[Sensorineural hearing loss|sensorineural deafness]] and thus should undergo a newborn hearing evaluation. Hearing loss may not be apparent at birth and thus requires close auditory follow up. Infants with confirmed hearing impairment may require hearing aids and may benefit from an early intervention program.<ref name=":2" />

=== Ophthalmologic Care ===
Eye abnormalities including cataracts, infantile glaucoma and retinopathy are common in infants born with CRS.<ref name=":3" /> Infants should undergo eye examinations after birth and during early childhood. Those with congenital eye defects require care from a pediatric ophthalmologist for specialized care and follow up.<ref name=":2" />

=== Cardiac Care ===
Congenital cardiac anomalies including [[Stenosis of pulmonary artery|pulmonary artery stenosis]] and [[patent ductus arteriosus]] can be seen in infants with CRS. Infants should undergo cardiac evaluation soon after birth and those with confirmed cardiac lesions will require specialized care with a pediatric cardiologist for any interventions and follow-up care.<ref name=":2" />