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Measles (also known as Rubeola) is caused by a virus. 90% of people who are not vaccinated will contract this virus if exposed. It causes cold-like symptoms with a rash.
Another type of measles is Rubella, also known as German measles or three-day measles. These are not related. Rubella is very serious if a fetus contracts this from its' mother.
The vaccine MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) protects against the two types.
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What is the medical term for 14-day measles?
There are many terms for the 14 day measles, but the most common are: Measles Rubeola
What is the common term for rubeola?
Rubeola is the medical term for measles.
What were German measles called during World War 1?
During World War I, German measles were commonly referred to as "German measles" in English, but they were also known as "rubella." The term "German measles" is believed to have originated because the disease was first described in Germany in the 18th century. The name was used to distinguish it from regular measles, which is caused by a different virus.
Rubella is know as?
German Measles.
Can you get blisters with German measles?
you can in measles you can in measles
What other name is used for German measles?
German measles are also known as "three-day measles", or "Rubella".
What is the medical term meaning heart ailment acquired during mother's pregnancy due to German measles?
Patent ductus arteriosus is one heart ailment associated with congenital rubella.
What is German measles in Filipino?
Filipino translation of German measles: tigdas
What is the German medical terminology for ADS?
"Aufmerksamkeitsdefizitsyndrom" is the German medical term.
What is the common name for measles?
German Measles
What is the biological name for measles?
The biological name for Measles is Rubeola.Rubella is 'German Measles'.
Is there a test to find out if a person has had measles chickenpox or German measles?
Yes, you can get a blood test to check your titer (immunity level) for measles, chickenpox, and rubella (German measles).
