Congenital rubella syndrome in Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

Abstract

Eight cases of Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) were reported between 1st July and 30th September 1998 at the Department of Child Health, Karle Bu Teaching Hospital. Accra. All the cases were born at term, with six of them small for age. Five of the mothers were multiparous, while three were primiparous. All the cases had cataracts, and all were compatible CRS according to WHO guidelines for the diagnosis of CRS. These eight cases of CRS recorded within three months in one hospital is alarming considering the fact that only 12 cases were reported in the United States of America in a three year period from 1994 to 1996. Further studies are needed to find the true burden of CRS in Ghana to ascertain whether preventive measures should be instituted.