by Cesar Barton
Published 2 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Rubella (German Measles, Three-Day Measles) Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus. Most people who get rubella usually have a mild illness, with symptoms that can include a low-grade fever, sore throat, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
Overview
A contagious viral infection characterized by its distinctive red rash.
Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
Extremely rare (Fewer than 1,000 cases per year in US)
Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
Requires lab test or imaging
Can last several days or weeks
Usually preventable by vaccine
Transmitted through respiratory droplets and direct contact
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