GIDS Research Radar ยท Congenital rubella syndrome https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Congenital rubella syndrome. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT Assessment of Commercial Lateral Flow Immunoassays for Rubella IgM Detection in Serum Samples https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2026-109057-6997708f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2026-109057-6997708f/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT These rapid platforms could enable decentralized screening in regions lacking advanced laboratory infrastructure, provided that positive outcomes undergo confirmatory testing. Rubella Measles Congenital rubella syndrome Diagnostics Vaccination Surveillance Outbreak investigation Journal article Rubella infection in pregnancy and congenital rubella in United Kingdom, 2003 to 2016 https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2018-23-19-17-00381-2b7b94a8/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2018-23-19-17-00381-2b7b94a8/ Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT The UK achieved WHO elimination status in 2016, with high vaccination uptake and rubella immunity in the population. Most pregnancy infections since 2003 occurred in unvaccinated women and were acquired abroad, suggesting that verification of complete immunization at every healthcare contact remains important. Rubella Congenital rubella syndrome Syphilis Measles Surveillance Vaccination Treatment Journal article Estimating the burden of rubella virus infection and congenital rubella syndrome through a rubella immunity assessment among pregnant women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Potential impact on vaccination policy https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2016-10-059-a11a8ce2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2016-10-059-a11a8ce2/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT The findings demonstrate endemic rubella virus transmission in the studied provinces and identify a substantial susceptible population among women of childbearing age, supporting the planned introduction of rubella-containing vaccine before 2020. The analysis guided recommendations for a catch-up campaign targeting children 9 months to 14 years and routine vaccination of women of childbearing age, aligned with World Health Organization guidance. Rubella Congenital rubella syndrome Vaccination Health policy Transmission dynamics Journal article