Rubella – German measles – 3-x day measles

Rubella (German Measles; 3-Day Measles)

What is rubella?

Rubella is a contagious viral disease. After a person has been ill with rubella, it produces immunity, and he no longer gets sick it.

Causes of rubella

Rubella virus causes. It is transmitted from person to person by airborne droplets, through tiny droplets in the air.

Risk factors for rubella

Factors, which can increase the risk of rubella:

• Man has never had a rubella;
• The man never got vaccinated against rubella.

Rubella symptoms

Symptoms, usually, Soft, and include:

• Red, spotty rash all over the body;
• Fatigue, slackness, discomfort;
• Hyperadenosis;
• The rush of blood to the face;
• Red throat, no pain;
• Fever;
• Headache;
• The soreness in the joints and arthritis exacerbation, especially in adults.

First, there are signs in the upper respiratory tract, and fatigue, and then a rash.

Babies, whose mothers suffered from rubella during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy, can be born with serious birth defects, known as congenital rubella syndrome. At the same time the child may experience a variety of severe diseases:

• Intellectual disability and / or behavior problems;
• Hearing problems;
• Changing the view, blindness, and / or cataracts;
• Heart defects;
• Increased risk of diabetes throughout early life;
• Death in the womb.

Diagnosis of rubella

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. Rubella is diagnosed by blood tests.

Rubella treatment

Rubella can not be cured, After a while she goes away. To reduce discomfort, your doctor may prescribe paracetamol.

Prevention Rubella

Rubella vaccine is often given as a combination vaccine:

• Rubella vaccine, measles and mumps (MMR);
• Rubella vaccine, peel, mumps and chicken pox (MMRV).

The vaccine is administered at age 12-15 months, and re-aged 4-6 years. If you or your child has never been vaccinated against rubella, Please consult with your doctor.

Women, who are not sure, They are beaten if they have been vaccinated, You should be tested. It is very important, if their profession is associated with a high risk of infection with rubella. These professions include:

• Medical profession;
• Master;
• Staff childcare.