0
The disease is contagious for about one week before the onset of symptoms and for about one week after the rash appears.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are the uses of the rubella vaccine?
Rubella virus vaccine is used to prevent rubella infection (German measles). It works by stimulating the body to produce antibodies to rubella. Rubella is a highly contagious disease that is caused by a virus. In children, the disease is usually mild with fever and a rash.
Does bacteria cause rubella?
No, measles is caused by an infection with the measles virus this is a very contagious disease
Are measles and mumps contagious?
Yes, it is very contagious; people with measles can be contagious from four days before the rash appears, to four days after the the rash appears.
What are three names of contagious diseases?
Ebola Flue Chicken pox Rubella Measles Foot and Mouth Anthrax
Are genetic disease contagious?
Genetic diseases are not contagious. But few contagious diseases give rise to genetic diseases in first trimester of pregnancy.. For example rubella infection, toxoplasmosis, chlamydia and herpes virus infection.
What does rubella do to the body?
Rubella is a contagious infection that leaves a rash on your skin. Rubella is also called German Measles. The rash looks like either pink or light red spots, which can form evenly colored patches. Rubella can lead to swollen lymph nodes in other parts of the body, and pain and swelling in the joints. Rubella in pregnant woman can cause congenital rubella syndrome. Children who are infected with rubella pre-birth are at risk for many things such as growth and mental retardation, malformations of the heart and eyes, deafness, and liver, spleen, and bone marrow problems. It's very serious for pregnant women diagnosed with rubella get a vaccine immediately.
How long is the 24 hour stomach flu contagious?
How long is the 24 stomach flu contagious for
Can you give rubella vaccine to positive rubella patient?
Can you give rubella vaccine to positive rubella patient?
How long is the incubation and infectious stage of rubella?
2-3 weeks
Is hpv contagious when its dormant?
HPV is not contagious as long as your immune system supresses it. If it is dormant, your immune system is properly controlling it and it isn't contagious.
How long is a person with swin flu contagious?
it takes 3 or 4 days to not be contagious
How long is urinary tract infections contagious after treatment?
Urinary tract infections are not contagious.
