Rubella is a viral disease that causes a rash and fever, but is usually harmless and provides lifelong immunity. However, it can cause serious birth defects in pregnant women. Vaccination is recommended, and those who contract the disease are advised to stay home and stay hydrated. Rubella is an infectious but mild viral disease characterized […]
Rubella rash starts on the face or neck and spreads to the torso and extremities, resembling measles. It causes discomfort and peeling of the skin. Rubella also causes fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, joint pains, fatigue, runny nose, and conjunctivitis. Vaccination has made rubella rare, but fears of a link to autism have caused an […]
A rubella titer blood test checks for antibodies to the rubella virus, particularly in pregnant women or those at risk of exposure. The test looks for two antibodies, IgG and IgM, with the presence of both indicating recent infection. High levels of IgG antibodies mean the patient is immune, while a negative or uncertain result […]
Rubella vaccination is considered safe by the medical community, with the benefits outweighing the risks for those who meet the criteria. Concerns about the safety of MMR vaccination have been discredited, and thimerosal is no longer used in most countries. Pregnant women and those with certain conditions should not receive the vaccine. The most common […]
Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) affects babies in the womb when the mother is infected with rubella. Symptoms include deafness, heart and eye defects, abnormal mental and physical development, and diseases such as diabetes. The MMR vaccine has reduced cases of CRS. Symptoms are caused by the rubella virus harming the fetus during the first trimester […]
