Ep 64 Rubella: Timing is Everything
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Greg's Hypothesis About Rubella Infection During Pregnancy
The idea that compounds or pathogens could cross the placenta was not new. It was something that embryologists and pathologists had, you know, known for probably at least a few decades. But there was still some doubt that rubella could be reliably distinguished from measles and scarlet fever. Prophylaxis really seemed like the only way to actually ensure the safety to pregnant people. Others recommended that people should try to become infected while young to gain lifelong immunity.
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