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German Measles (Rubella) Learning Center

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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.
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
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.
Doctor Specialties
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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