Rubella

Rubella virus

<tr><th bgcolor=violet>Scientific classification <tr><td>

<tr><td>Kingdom:<td>Virus <tr><td><td>(+)ssRNA viruses <tr><td>Family:<td>Togaviridae <tr><td>Genus:<td>Rubivirus <tr><td>Species:<td>Rubella virus </table> </table> Rubella (also known as epidemic roseola, German measles or three-day measles) is a disease caused by the Rubella virus. The virus usually enters the body through the nose or throat. The disease can last 1-5 days. Children recover more quickly than adults.

Symptoms

Symptoms of rubella include:

swollen glands
fever
rash
flaking, dry skin
inflammation of the eyes
nasal congestion
joint pain and swelling
pain in the testicles

Risks

Rubella can affect anyone of any age and is generally a mild disease. However, rubella can cause congenital rubella syndrome in the fetus of an infected pregnant woman.

Prevention and treatment

Fewer cases of rubella occur since a vaccine became available in 1969. Most people are vaccinated against rubella as children at 12-15 months of age. A second dose is required before age 11.

Symptoms are usually treated with acetaminophen until the disease has run its course.

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