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Pathogenesis of Congenital Rubella Virus Infection in Human Fetuses: Viral Infection in the Ciliary Body Could Play an Important Role in Cataractogenesis
30 Oct 2014
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BACKGROUND: Development of congenital rubella syndrome associated with rubella virus infection during pregnancy is clinically important, but the pathogenicity of the virus remains unclear. METHODS: Pathological examination was conducted on 3 aborted fetuses with congenital rubella infection. FINDINGS: At autopsy, all 3 aborted fetuses showed congenital cataract confirmed by gross observation. Rubella virus...
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