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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.
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What is Rubella?
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.
What does rubella igg reactive mean?
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.
What part of the body does rubella effect?
the lungs
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.
Can you give rubella vaccine to positive rubella patient?
Can you give rubella vaccine to positive rubella patient?
Is rubella red?
Rubella is a disease caused by the rubella virus. The name "rubella" is derived from the Latin, meaning "little red."
What are the symptoms of rebella?
It is actually spelled 'rubella.' Early symptoms of rubella include a mild fever, swollen lymph glands, tiredness, muscle and body aches, headache, and watery, red eyes. The rubella rash usually lasts about three days and is known as "three day measles."
What is rubella vaccine used for?
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, and rubella) is the vaccine used to prevent rubella.
What body systems does rubella affect?
It affects the skin, respiratory system, and the reproductive system (underside of balls)
What does rubella affect?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubella
Is rubella a latent viruse?
No, it is not. However, congenital rubella syndrome is. This occurs when a pregnant woman contracts rubella early on in her pregnancy. The rubella may or may not affect the infant.
What vaccine is used for rubella virus?
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, and rubella) is the vaccine used to prevent rubella.
