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Rubella cause
Rubella virus – a +ssRNA enveloped virus, part of the Togavirus family, genus Rubivirus
How is Rubella transmitted?
Person to person
AKA
German measles
Rubellas biggest danger
Serious damage to the fetus congenital rubella syndrome
Incubation period
14-21 days about 18 avg
Rubella symptoms
Rash
Swollen lymph nodes
Fever
Sore throat
Fatigue
Rubella complications
Arthritis
Testicular swelling
Nerve inflammation
Encephalitis
Congenital rubella syndrome
Diagnosis
Throat nasal or urine PCR testing
Blood tests for IGM AND IGG antibodies
Rubella treatment
No
Rubella prevention
MMR