0
What else can I help you with?
Which virus causes rubella?
Rubivirus.
What are the causes of rash and fever during pregnancy?
Causes are same whether you are pregnant or not. But if this happen to be rubella ( German measles), then it is very serious disease.
What country did rubella first emerged?
Rubella, also known as German measles, was first identified in Germany in the 18th century. The disease was recognized as distinct from measles in the 19th century. The name "rubella" itself is derived from the Latin word for "little red," referring to the rash it causes. The first comprehensive descriptions of rubella were documented in Germany, leading to its association with that country.
Can you give rubella vaccine to positive rubella patient?
Can you give rubella vaccine to positive rubella patient?
What is the viral infection known as rubella?
Rubella, or German measles is a three-day measles. It is a viral infection that causes death or severe birth defects if transmitted to the fetus during the first 10 weeks of gestation.
Is rubella red?
Rubella is a disease caused by the rubella virus. The name "rubella" is derived from the Latin, meaning "little red."
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.
How many people die each year from the rubella virus?
Rubella typically causes few deaths in developed countries, with less than 10 reported deaths globally each year. However, the virus can lead to serious complications, like congenital rubella syndrome in pregnant women, which can result in miscarriages, stillbirths, and severe birth defects in infants. It is important to vaccinate against rubella to prevent these outcomes.
What is rubella vaccine used for?
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, and rubella) is the vaccine used to prevent rubella.
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.
