Rubella epidemic in Vietnam: Characteristic of rubella virus genes from pregnant women and their fetuses/newborns with congenital rubella syndrome

Rubella virus identified in Vietnam belonged to the genotype 2B. Importantly, the infection rate of rubella virus in fetuses/newborns was 100% and all of them had congenital cataract. Our results indicate an establishment of rubella prevention in this area is an urgent task in order to improve maternal and child health.