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Cause of Measles - Generic MMR
This page contains links to eMedTV Measles Articles containing information on subjects from Cause of Measles to Generic MMR. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.
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  • Cause of Measles
  • Cause of Rubella
  • Congenital Rubella Syndrome
  • Diagnosing Measles
  • Diagnosing Rubella
  • Generic MMR
 
 

Cause of Measles

As this eMedTV page explains, the cause of measles is the measles virus. This article outlines the history, statistics, and transmission of measles. This page also includes information on how long the measles virus can live in the air and on surfaces.

Cause of Rubella

The cause of rubella is simple -- it's the rubella virus. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this virus, offering detailed information on how it is transmitted and how it can be dangerous to fetuses. This page also covers rubella prevention.

Congenital Rubella Syndrome

Congenital rubella syndrome occurs in some babies after being exposed to the rubella virus in the womb. This eMedTV article offers more information on this condition, including the problems it can cause, statistics on how often it occurs, and more.

Diagnosing Measles

When diagnosing measles, your doctor will perform a physical exam and ask about your medical history. This eMedTV page discusses tests that may be used and other conditions that a doctor will rule out before diagnosing measles.

Diagnosing Rubella

The process used for diagnosing rubella includes a physical exam and, in some cases, certain tests. This eMedTV article discusses the process of making a rubella diagnosis, including ruling out other conditions with similar symptoms.

Generic MMR

Special rules prevent any generic versions of the MMR (M-M-R II) vaccine from being made. This eMedTV Web article covers the laws and regulations surrounding "biologic" medications. This page also discusses whether these laws are likely to change.