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German Measles
Medical Questions » German Measles
| Name: German Measles |
| Also known as: Rubella |
| Contagious viral infection caused by a Togavirus |
Causes of German Measles
The virus is widespread in the community, with epidemics occurring every few years. Spreads from one person to another with coughs and sneezes. Incubation period is two to three weeks. Can be caught only once in a lifetime, but may be so mild that it is completely overlooked. |
Symptoms of German Measles
Occurs commonly in children, and produces a fine rash over the body that lasts only two or three days, is not itchy, and is not accompanied by the sore eyes and cold symptoms associated with common measles. There are often some enlarged lymph nodes at the back of the neck, and in severe cases there may be a fever, runny nose and joint pains. |
Tests for German Measles
A blood test is sometimes done to confirm the disease or determine the immune status of a pregnant woman. |
Treatment for German Measles
Paracetamol for fever and discomfort is all that is necessary. Vaccination is simple and effective. All children are now given mumps, measles and rubella as a combined vaccine at one and five years of age.
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Complications of German Measles of its treatment
Causes blindness, deafness, heart damage and other serious effects to the babies of pregnant mothers who catch the disease between the sixth and twelfth weeks of pregnancy. |
Likely Outcome of German Measles
Excellent. |
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