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German measles (rubella)
German measles, also known as rubella, is a viral infection that can be prevented by a vaccine. While German measles is not serious for most patients, it can cause birth defects in a baby born to a woman who contracts the infection while pregnant.
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there is no cure for rubella.
Rubella (the German measles) is a virus, so there is no cure. Treatment is supportive and you just have to let it run its course and hope it doesn't kill you.
What should you advise to a lady having miscarriage with positive rubella and herpes simplex virus?
Not to be rude, but if you have herpes... please dont consume... that child will have it. And for the miscarriage, everyone in some time goes through it, takes time to heal. Just next time, know who your partner sleeps with or what he/she has before you let them in...
Do you capitalize German measles and chickenpox?
No, unless the disease contains the name of somebody, such as Chrone's Disease.
Why were German measles renamed liberty measles?
For the same reason why for awhile sauerkraut was called liberty cabbage. Itoccurred during WWII. The US government was trying to eliminate German heritage from society by changing the names of many popular German foods and such.
Can rubella virus affects the platelet count?
Yes, rubella virus can affect platelet count, leading to thrombocytopenia (low platelet count). This is particularly observed in congenital rubella syndrome, where the virus causes various hematological issues, including decreased platelet production. The impact on platelet count is usually transient and resolves as the infection resolves. However, in some cases, it may lead to more severe complications, particularly in infants.
Are rubella and chickenpox the same thing?
Rubella and chickenpox are not the same thing. While both are viral infectious diseases that cause rashes, they are caused by different viruses and have different complications and outcomes.
What is the effect of not having a rubella injection?
Hmm nothing much if you're not pregnant. It's just that when you're bearing a child for the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, if you were to get infected by Rubella, chances of your child having Rubella for life is high.
If you had the shot, you wouldn't get affected by Rubella and your future child won't face any problems at all. It's best to go safe :)
What is Congenital Rubella Syndrome?
Congenital Rubella Syndrome is caused by the mother of an unborn child contracting the German Measles during the first trimester of pregnancy. The Rubella virus gets transmitted to the baby and can cause many birth defects and health problems. Mental retardation, blindness, deafness and heart problems are some of the effects related to Rubella.
Measles is a childhood disease. It can be fatal. It is most often found in people who have not been vaccinated.
Can history of rubella infection provide life long immunity?
i have rubella igm 1.72 some times decreases,some time decreases.nearly 1year now iam planing to pregnency
Rubella was first described in the mid-eighteenth century. Friedrich Hoffmann made the first clinical description of rubella in 1740, which was confirmed by de Bergen in 1752 and Orlow in 1758.
What are symptoms of rubella-infected newborns?
Newborns infected with rubella early in the pregnancy may have low birth weight; bruising; bluish-red skin lesions; enlarged lymph nodes; enlarged liver and spleen; brain inflammation; and pneumonia.
Rubella, also known as German measles, is generally considered less dangerous for men than for women, particularly because it poses a significant risk to pregnant women and their unborn children. In men, rubella can lead to mild symptoms such as fever and rash, and in rare cases, complications like arthritis or orchitis (inflammation of the testicles). However, the main concern with rubella is its potential to cause congenital rubella syndrome in fetuses if a woman contracts the virus during pregnancy. Overall, while rubella is not typically severe for men, vaccination is still important for public health.
What are the symptoms of rubella?
- Symptoms of rubella include: Children: Low grade fever, swollen glands, joint pain, headache, conjunctivitis, rash Adults and children:
- swollen glands or lymph nodes (may persist for up to a week)
- fever (rarely rises above 38 degrees Celsius [100.4 degrees Fahrenheit])
- rash (Appears on the face and then spreads to the trunk and limbs. It appears as pink dots under the skin. It appears on the first or third day of the illness but it disappears after a few days with no staining or peeling of the skin)
- Forchheimer's sign occurs in 20% of cases, and is characterized by small, red papules on the area of the soft palate
- flaking, dry skin
- nerves become weak or numb (very rare)[1]
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubella
Why are only girls given the rubella vaccine?
Because only girls can get pregnant. Rubella can cause serious damage to the fetus of a pregnant women if she is to catch rubella.
Can you give rubella vaccine to positive rubella patient?
Can you give rubella vaccine to positive rubella patient?
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!
