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German measles (rubella)

German measles, also known as rubella, is a viral infection that can be prevented by a vaccine. While German measles is not serious for most patients, it can cause birth defects in a baby born to a woman who contracts the infection while pregnant.

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Does mmr vaccinate against German measles?

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MMR Vaccine protects against,

Mumps

Measles

Rubella = German measles

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What does rubella equivocal mean?

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It means you may or may not be immune to rubella or German measles.The value is not high enough to say yes and not low enough to say no.The test can be repeated.

What is the life cycle of rubella?

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Lytic cycle of rubella virus # Virus attaches to host cell. # Plasma membrane surrounds the virus and an endosomal vesicle forms. # The envelope of the virus fuses with the membrane and the vesicle. # The virus is released into the host's cytoplasm # Viral nucleic acid separates from its capsid # Nucleic acid enters host nucleus and replicates # Transcription into mRNA # Host ER directed by mRNA to synthesize glycoproteins and capsid proteins plus proteins of the viral envelope. # Vesicles transport glycoproteins to plasma membrane of cell. # New viruses assemble and are released from host cell after being enveloped by host's modified plasma membrane. Lytic cycle of rubella virus # Virus attaches to host cell. # Plasma membrane surrounds the virus and an endosomal vesicle forms. # The envelope of the virus fuses with the membrane and the vesicle. # The virus is released into the host's cytoplasm # Viral nucleic acid separates from its capsid # Nucleic acid enters host nucleus and replicates # Transcription into mRNA # Host ER directed by mRNA to synthesize glycoproteins and capsid proteins plus proteins of the viral envelope. # Vesicles transport glycoproteins to plasma membrane of cell. # New viruses assemble and are released from host cell after being enveloped by host's modified plasma membrane.

Does rubella IgG positive have any effect on newborn?

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Yes, the rubella test (igg) should be positive during pregnancy, which means that you have taken the vaccination prior. Negative result (igg) doesn't mean that you are infected with rubella, however this means that you doesn't have Rubella antibodies in your blood stream. If your result comes out negative, then you should perform another test for Rubella igm, positive results will confirm your infection with this virus.

In what way does the rubella virus enter the body?

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Usually through microscopic droplets, the so-called Flugge droplets, emitted from the upper airways of an infected subject during coughing and in lesser measure with talking. These may persist in the air up to two hours.

The virus may be also be present in surface skin debris and to a lesser extent in excreta: it is therefore advisable to treat clothes and sheets with a bleach solution before stowing away.

An infected patient may become infectious 5-8 days after inhalation and may remain infectious for up to 3 weeks before the first symptoms (usually a face rash) show.

What is the difference between measles and German measles?

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Both Measles and Germal Measles (Rubella) are viruses. With German Measles you can get a blotchy red rash which comes and goes and usually disappears altogether after 2 days. You can sometimes suffer with a light cold prior to the rash appearing. German Measles can be dangerous for pregnant women who have no immunity to the virus. The infection period is usually a week before the rash until a week after it has disappeared. Measles has a mild upper respitatory affect. You can get a rash of spots, very high temperature which can last up to 4 days, cough, severe conjunctivitis and possibly encephalitis. The incubation period is 4 to 12 days and you can remain infectious for 3 to 5 weeks after rash.

What effects does German Measles have on a pregnant woman and her unborn baby?

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The German Measles also called Rubella only effects the unborn baby during the first trimester of pregnancy. The earlier the Rubella is contracted, the more damage it can do to the unborn baby. When a baby is born to a Rubella infected mother they are born with the virus even if they do not show the physical signs of Rubella. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome and the baby can be contagious for up to a year after birth. The Rubella Virus can cause severe birth defects including blindness, deafness, heart problems, mental retardation, other learning disabilities, emotional/psychological challenges. Despite these limitations babies born to mothers who had the rubella virus can lead normal lives.There usually no lasting effects for the mother with the exception of false guilt for being exposed to the virus while pregnant.

Can you have chickenpox and German measles at same time?

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This is just possible theoretically. But it should be very rare in practice to have such patient.

What does rubella igg reactive mean?

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Rubella IgG is a specific antibody which our body's defenses has produced in response to a prior exposure, in this case, the virus Rubella.

How does rubella mutate?

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Yes, the measles virus does mutate but only slightly.

Can an immune person carry German measles?

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of course not! because there is a possibilities that you might contiminate the air or foods outside as well as you might pass the virus or bacteria to other person. so just stay at home and quarantine yourself.

You have igg and rubella infection in torch test is it curable?

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No, there is no cure for Rubella infection

How often should you have varicella and rubella titer done?

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Typically, a rubella titer is done before the first pregnancy. Chickenpox titer may be done at this time, also. Sometimes these tests are required before getting certain types of work. It is not necessary to get these tests repeated; once is enough.

What is the gram stain for rubella virus?

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Viruses cannot pick up gram staining because it does not have the cell wall of a bacteria.

Why would a fertility specialist recommend the rubella vaccine?

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A woman who does not have antibodies to rubella is at risk for serious birth defects in her baby if she gets German measles while she's pregnant. Rubella screening and immunization is part of the standard preconception workup.

What complications can rubella cause for pregnant women?

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If the expecting mother has rubella during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy there is a 90 % chance it will effect her baby. This could range from the fetus having a mild abnormality to Still birth. Blindness , deafness, metal retardation are some of the other defects that could arise in the baby. The farther along the mother is when she comes down with rubella the better for the baby. After 20 weeks the risk goes down considerably to the baby. MOST people are immunized against rubella now a days well before childbearing years take hold. Those that aren't, have a low risk of getting the illness due to most of the population already being vaccinated.

Are the German measles contagious?

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The best way not to get German Measels is immunisation. If someone catches measles, it can be that worse, that the person dies. If someone catches it as an adult, it sure will be much more complicated than catching it as a child.

Who was the first person to get rubella?

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the first person to get rubella was you ask me please then tell me thank you vey very much.... hhe he ☻

What is another name for rubella?

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This is the scientific name. It's common name is German Measles. The name rubella means red as it produces a mild red rash. The virus is dangerous to a fetus. A vaccine is available for it. The vaccine is MMR (containing measles, mumps, rubella vaccines).