Measles

German measles are also called Rubella
Rubella is a viral infection that is present in urine, and blood.
It is highly contagious.
Rubella is spread though contact.
Babies born to mothers with Rubella during pregnancy have shown major birth defects.
Symptoms of Rubella are similar to symptoms of the common cold.
Once the rash appears, the virus can not be found in the blood.
Rare complications include transitory arthritis.
Congenital Rubella birth defects include deafness, glaucoma, and mental retardation.
The virus is still present up to one year after birth in congenital rubella.

German measles, also known as Rubella, is a mild but highly contagious virus that affects mainly children and young adults. The early symptoms are often close to those of the common cold, fever, sore throat, headache, and chills. Symptoms usually go away without complications within a week. Rubella is passed by direct contact with someone infected with the virus.

It is very wise to get the vaccination for German measles. This lessens the chance of pregnant women developing the disease, which can have serious birth defects to the fetus. The vaccination is given to anyone over 12 years old orally. Babies born with C ongenital; Rubella often have serious birth defects such as glaucoma, deafness, mental retardation, and heart problems.

Treatment for people with Rubella includes medicines to keep temperature down, antibiotic ointment for rash, and bed rest. Keep the child isolated for five days after rash, so the virus is not passed on to anyone else. Treatment for Congenital Rubella in cludes treatment of heart problems, and other defects if possible.

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