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German measles is a disease that can harm an embryo if the mother is infected in the early stages of pregnancy because the virus that causes German measles is able to?
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What is the diagnostic test to differentiate measles and rubella?
Rubella (German measles) is a mild, three day infection that seldom leads to complications in children. However, rubella may cause birth deformities in babies born to mothers who are infected during pregnancy. Measles (rubeola) is a serious disease and is sometimes called "hard," "red," or "seven day measles." Individuals infected with measles frequently suffer from ear infections and/or pneumonia.
Is the measles communicable disease?
Measles is very communicable. It is so contagious that if one person has it, virtually everyone around them will become infected. This is to assume they are not immune.
Is measles an deficiency disease?
Measles is not a deficiency disease. Measles is caused by measles virus. This is an infectious disease.
How can a person become infected with the measles?
by being cough on by a person with the measles
What is the plural form of measles?
Measles is the plural form of the disease measles.
What type of organism causes measles?
Normal measles is caused by the Rubeola virus. You most likely got vaccinated for it as a child - it's a part of the MMR (measles mumps rubella) vaccine. Make sure not to confuse Rubeola (normal measles) with Rubella (German measles) as they're slightly different viruses :)Does anybody know because I really need to know for my science stuff and I don't have a clue! Help please. Many Thanks.chocolate
Is measles an acute or chronic or sub acute or latent disease?
Measles is an Acute disease
Is measles an acute disease?
Measles is an acute infection.
What disease came from europe to america?
Some diseases brought over from Europe to the Americas included smallpox and measles.
Is measles a life threatening?
Measles during pregnancy is a serious disease, leading to increased risk of a miscarriage or stillbirth. In addition, the mother's illness may progress to pneumonia.
What are some facts about measles?
measles is a air borne disease
Is a measles a noncommunicable?
Measles is HIGHLY contagious- it is a communicable disease.
