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Rubella(German Measles; 3-Day Measles)
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionRubella is an upper respiratory infection most known for its red rash.
CausesIt is caused by a virus. It is spread from person to person through tiny droplets in the air. Risk FactorsThings that may raise the risk of this problem are:
SymptomsMany people do not have symptoms. They are usually mild in those who do, such as:
Lung problems and fatigue are first, followed by the rash. A pregnant woman who has rubella in the first 3 months of her pregnancy may have a miscarriage or baby that is stillborn. Or they may be born with severe birth defects known as congenital rubella syndrome. DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done. Blood tests will be done. TreatmentThe goal of treatment is to manage symptoms. This can be done with pain relievers. RESOURCES:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov Immunization Action Coalition http://www.immunize.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:About Kids Health—The Hospital for Sick Children http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca Public Health Agency of Canada http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca References:
Rubella. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/rubella. Accessed October 28, 2020.
Rubella. Red Book: 2012 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. In: Pickering LK, ed. 29th ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2012:629-634. Rubella (German measles). Kids Health—Nemours Foundation website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed October 28, 2020. Rubella (German measles or three-day measles). New York State Department of Health website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed October 28, 2020. Rubella (German measles, three-day measles). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed October 28, 2020. Woo EJ, Winiecki SK, et al. Adverse events after MMR or MMRV vaccine in infants under 9 months old. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2016 May 10. Last reviewed September 2020 by
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