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Rubella is a contagious infection in which there is a rash on the skin.The disease is caused by a virus that is spread through the air or by close contact.A person can transmit the disease from 1 week before the rash be... |
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Symptoms
Children generally have few symptoms. Adults may experience a fever, headache, general discomfort (malaise), and a r...
Causes
The disease is caused by a virus that is spread through the air or by close contact. A person can transmit the diseas...
Treatments
There is no treatment for this disease. Patients can take acetaminophen to reduce fever.
Complications
Cataracts Congenital heart defects Congenital rubella syndrome Deafness Ear infection( otitis media) Encephalitis(rar...
Prevention
There is a safe and effective vaccine to prevent rubella. The rubella vaccine is recommended for all children.
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:.You are a woman of childbearing age and are unsure of whet...
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