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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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Gene Tierney
What is a rubella microbe diagram?
well, scientists havent yet been able to see a detailed coloured diagram of the virus, although on Google, there are some black in white pictures which shows the shape of the cell, if that's what your looking for.
According to the Medical Encyclopedia, rubella -- also known as German measles -- is "spread through contact with fluid droplets expelled from the nose or throat of an infected person."
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What body systems does rubella affect?
It affects the skin, respiratory system, and the reproductive system (underside of balls)
Does rubella effect a certain ethnic group?
yes by spreading from not gutting a vaccine shot from ever person
What are acceptable antibody levels for rubella vaccination?
IgG
Negative 5 IU/ml or under
Borderline retest 5-9 IU/ml
Positive 10 IU/ml or more
IgM
Negative 0.89 IV
Borderline retest 0.90-1.09 IV
Positive 1.10 IV or more
Reference ranges may be slightly different from lab to lab and country to country.
What is French name for Callicarpa rubella?
Scientific name: Callicarpa rubella
French name: Callicarpe rougeâtre
English name: Beautyberry
Russian name : Калликарпа красноватая
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).
Is the result of your rubella Ab IgG 121.9 IU per ml normal?
According to LabCorp test results, a result for Rubella IgG of 292 IU/ml means that you are immune to Rubella. According to LabCorp test results, a result for Rubella IgG of 292 IU/ml means that you are immune to Rubella.
How is exposure to rubella by a pregnant woman treated?
Exposure to chickenpox or rubella by a nonimmune pregnant woman may be treated with an injection of immune globulin to help prevent fetal transmission.
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.
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What is the Scienfitic name for German Measles genus only?
Exsample the genus name for Measles is Morbillivirus. So what is the genus name for German Measles?
Is Rubella a naked or enveloped virus?
I previously did a research project on Rubella. I found that it was a +Strand RNA disease and was enveloped. Hope this helped :)
pass across the placenta
Rubella infection during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy may cause fetal death and more than 50% of newborns have severe birth defects.
How is german measles transmitted?
Also known as Rubella, it is spread by airborne droplets from an infected person. Usually the person is coughing or sneezing and the droplets are sprayed around in this fashion. They are then inhaled by other people in the area.
What does positive in rubella igM mean?
That you have an acute Rubella infection and have developed IgM antibodies.
Rubella IgG was 19.4 what does it mean?
Rubella IgG of 19.4 means that you're immune to rubella, likely due to immunization when you were young. You don't have to worry about getting German measles.
By being exposed to the disease (catching it) or by vaccination.
What is the diagnostic test to differentiate measles and rubella?
Rubella (German measles) is a mild, three day infection that seldom leads to complications in children. However, rubella may cause birth deformities in babies born to mothers who are infected during pregnancy. Measles (rubeola) is a serious disease and is sometimes called "hard," "red," or "seven day measles." Individuals infected with measles frequently suffer from ear infections and/or pneumonia.
