Rubella

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Rubella, also known as German measles or three-day measles, is a vaccine-preventable infection caused by the rubella virus. Symptoms of the disease are often mild, sometimes inapparent. A rash may appear around two weeks after exposure and last for three days, usually starting on the face then spreading to the rest of the body. The rash is sometimes itchy and is not as bright as that of measles. Swollen lymph nodes are common and may last a few weeks. A fever, sore throat, and fatigue may also occur. Joint pain is common in adults. Complications may include bleeding problems, testicular swelling, encephalitis, and inflammation of nerves. Infection during early pregnancy may result in a miscarriage or a child born with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). Symptoms of CRS manifest as problems with the eyes such as cataracts, deafness, as well as affecting the heart and brain. Problems are rare after the 20th week of pregnancy. Rubella is usually spread from one person to the next through the...

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