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14 Μαΐ 2024 · Rubella is a contagious viral infection transmitted by airborne droplets that occurs most often in children and young adults. Rubella is the leading vaccine-preventable cause of birth defects, accounting for an estimated 100 000 infants born with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) each year worldwide.
11 Μαΐ 2022 · Rubella is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash. It's also called German measles or three-day measles. This infection may cause mild or no symptoms in most people. However, it can cause serious problems for unborn babies whose mothers become infected during pregnancy.
Rubella virus (RuV) is the pathogenic agent of the disease rubella, transmitted only between humans via the respiratory route, and is the main cause of congenital rubella syndrome when infection occurs during the first weeks of pregnancy.
Rubella has symptoms similar to those of flu. However, the primary symptom of rubella virus infection is the appearance of a rash (exanthem) on the face which spreads to the trunk and limbs and usually fades after three days, which is why it is often referred to as three-day measles.
Rubella. Learn about rubella, how contagious it is, who is at risk, symptoms, and how to prevent spread. Read about the impact of the MMR vaccine on the elimination of rubella in the United States. Learn about rubella vaccine basics, who should get it, when to get it, and why it's important.
1 Δεκ 2023 · Rubella is a mild febrile rash illness caused by rubella virus. It is transmitted from person to person via droplets (the virus is present in throat secretions). It affects mainly, but not only, children and when pregnant women are infected, it may result in malformation of the foetus.
Key points. Rubella spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and usually causes a rash that first appears on the face. Rubella is very dangerous during pregnancy and for developing babies. The best protection against rubella is measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
