Basic Info
Symptoms
Children generally have few symptoms. Adults may experience a fever, headache, general discomfort (malaise), and a ru...
Causes
The disease is caused by a virus that is spread through the air or by close contact. A person can transmit the diseas...
Tests
Nasal or throat swab for viral culture; Rubella serology.
Treatments
There is no treatment for this disease. Patients can take acetaminophen to reduce fever. Defects that occur with cong...
Complications
Complications that can occur in the unborn baby: Cataracts; Congenital heart defects; Congenital rubella syndrome; De...
Prevention
There is a safe and effective vaccine to prevent rubella. The rubella vaccine is recommended for all children. It is ...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if: You are a woman of childbearing age and are unsure of whet...
Basic Info