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Congenital rubella syndrome is a condition that some babies develop after being exposed to the rubella virus in the womb. More information on congenital rubella syndrome is provided in this eMedTV article.
Measles is a viral disease characterized by high fever, cough, and a red, blotchy rash. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains statistics about measles and discusses the transmission, symptoms, and possible complications of this disease.
Rubella, also called German measles, is a mild viral illness that is similar to measles. This eMedTV segment offers a detailed description of the causes, symptoms, transmission, and treatment of rubella.
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An MMR vaccine can help protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes these three diseases and explains how the MMR vaccine works, how it is administered, and who should get it.
The rubella vaccine has been available since 1969, and it is very successful at preventing rubella. This eMedTV article provides in-depth information on the rubella vaccine, including who should get it and who should not.
Featured Germs
The measles virus causes measles; however, this virus is inactivated by heat, light, and acidic pH. This eMedTV Web page explains the history and transmission of the measles virus and discusses the potential complications of measles.
The rubella virus is the cause of rubella (also known as German measles or three-day measles). This eMedTV article discusses the rubella virus in detail, including its history, incubation period, and transmission methods.
