Risk of congenital defects in a baby is maximum, if the gestational age at the time of maternal rubella infection is:
a. < 11 weeks(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1548-1551)Risk of congenital defects in a baby is maximum, if mother acquires Rubella in the first trimester (before 11 weeks).
< 11 weeks
11-12 weeks
13-14 weeks
15-16 weeks
General Considerations - Infectious Diseases