German Measles (Rubella) : Risk Factors

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Rubella, also called German measles or three-day measles, is a highly contagious viral disease that in most children and adults causes mild symptoms of low fever , swollen glands, joint pain , and a fine red rash. Although rubella causes only mild symptoms in child and adult sufferers, the infection can have severe complications for the fetus of a woman who becomes infected with the virus during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Rubella is a contagious viral infection with mild symptoms associated with a rash.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 1, 2007
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Rubella is a highly contagious viral disease, spread through contact with discharges from the nose and throat of an infected person. Although rubella causes only mild symptoms of low fever , swollen glands, joint pain , and a fine red rash in most children and adults, it can have severe complications for women in their first trimester of pregnancy .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Detailed information on rubella, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
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