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A rubella IgG test result of 400 indicates that you have immunity to rubella, not measles. Rubella is distinct from measles, which is caused by a different virus. To be immune to measles, you would need to have a specific IgG test for measles, not rubella. Therefore, a high rubella IgG level does not imply immunity to measles.
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How are measles and mumps virus similar to rubella virus?
Chickenpox and measles are both viral communicable illnesses spread by respiratory droplets that can cause rashes. They are both vaccine-preventable.
What is rubella immunity?
Rubella immunity refers to the body's ability to resist infection from the rubella virus, which causes the illness known as German measles. This immunity can be acquired through vaccination, typically the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, or through previous infection with the virus. Individuals with rubella immunity are protected from contracting the disease and are less likely to transmit it, which is particularly important for protecting vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women, who are at risk for severe complications. Testing for rubella immunity is often done in prenatal care to ensure the health of both the mother and the developing fetus.
What are some of the recommend vaccines in Canada?
Some of the recommended vaccines for Canada are hepatitis B vaccines for both adults and children. One should also be vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.
What happens to a person who has completed the MMR series when they are exposed to a contagious person who has the measles?
If the person who has had both their MMR jabs has a weak immune system - which may be due to them being too clean - they will probably catch measles. If the MMR jabs didn't work, they will get measles. If the MMR jabs worked, that person won't get measles unless they have a weak immune system (as mentioned above). There really isn't a definite answer to this question - they might get measles, they might not. It depends on if the MMR jabs worked and the strength of their immune system.
Is measles linked to shingles?
Measles and shingles are not directly linked, as they are caused by different viruses. Measles is caused by the measles virus, while shingles is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox. However, both diseases are preventable through vaccination, and a history of chickenpox (which occurs before shingles) can be affected by the immune response, which may be influenced by other viral infections, including measles. Nonetheless, they are distinct conditions with separate causes and prevention strategies.
What is the difference between measles and German measles?
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.
Does someone has or had a communicable disease or non communicable disease?
I've had two types of measles and mumps, both are communicable. Also colds and the flu.
What can be confirmed by the rubella test?
The rubella test can either confirm that a recent infection has occurred (both IgG and IgM are present) or that a patient has immunity to rubella (IgG only is present).
Why recovery from an infection with the chicken pox will not protect a person from getting a different diseasesuch as measles.?
Recovery from chickenpox provides immunity specifically against the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox. However, measles is caused by a different virus, the measles virus, which has its own unique immune response. Therefore, immunity to one does not confer protection against the other, as each infection stimulates the immune system to respond to its specific pathogen. Vaccination for each disease is necessary to ensure protection against both.
What is the relationship between interferons and interleukins in the immune response?
Interferons and interleukins are both types of signaling proteins that play important roles in the immune response. Interferons are primarily involved in defending against viral infections, while interleukins help regulate the immune system's response to various stimuli. Both types of proteins work together to coordinate and enhance the body's immune response against pathogens.
You are 18 weeks pregnant and your rubella IgG test sHow is positive and Rubella IgM sHow is negative Please advise if its dangerous to your baby?
According to a Yahoo! Health article (http://health.yahoo.com/infectiousdisease-diagnosis/rubella-test/healthwise--hw5576.html):A rubella blood test detects antibodies that are made by the immune system to help kill the rubella virus. These antibodies remain in the bloodstream for years. The presence of certain antibodies indicates a recent infection, a past infection, or that you have been vaccinated against the disease.The presence of IgM antibodies means you have a current or recent rubella infection.The presence of IgG antibodies means you have immunity against the infection. This immunity could have been received either through vaccination for rubella or a past rubella infection.As long as the IgM test is negative, both you and your baby are in the clear!
Are chickenpox and measles related?
Measles and chicken pox are two completely different viruses. Symptoms of measles include sore throat, cough, a fever, and a rash inside the mouth.
