Rubella (German Measles)
What is Rubella?
It is an acute viral disease that causes fever and rash, and it occurs world wide.
How is Rubella transmitted?
Rubella virus is transmitted through person-to-person contact or droplets shed from the respiratory secretions of infected persons. It can also be transmitted if a woman with rubella is infected during pregnancy, the virus can cross the placenta and infect the fetus.
Why should I take the Rubella vaccination?
There is no specific treatment for Rubella. The most important and serious consequence of Rubella is infection during early pregnancy. These consequences may include miscarriages, fetal deaths/stillbirths, and an infant may be born with birth defects such as cataracts, heart defects, and hearing impairment. The Rubella vaccination is recommended for all to prevent the disease and further transmission of the virus. All women should be immune to Rubella before planning a pregnancy in the reproductive age.
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Types of Infections
- Adult Immunisation
- Antibiotic Therapy
- Bloodstream Infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Central Nervous System (CNS) infections
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Dengue Fever
- Fever (Pyrexia) Of Unknown Origin
- Fungal Infection
- HIV Infection / AIDS
- Infection In Implants And Devices
- Infections Associated With Organ Transplants
- Infections In Pregnancy
- Infections Related To Impaired Immunity
- Infective Endocarditis
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Mycoplasma Infections
- Parasitic Infections
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Travel Related Illnesses With A Focus On Infections
- Tropical Infections
- Typhoid Fever & Paratyphoid Fever
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Viral Infections