Rubella - Symptoms & Treatment

Rubella (also known as epidemic roseola) is a disease caused by the Rubella virus. It is often mild and an attack can pass unnoticed. However, this can make the virus difficult to diagnose. German measles is a mild viral illness caused by the rubella virus. It causes a mild feverish illness associated with a rash, and aches in the joints when it affects adults. The major reason for any attention being devoted to the eradication of this condition is the nasty effects that it has on the unborn baby (known as a fetus), when a pregnant woman catches it in early pregnancy. Rubella and measles are both contagious viral infections best known by the distinctive red rash that may appear on the skin of those who contract either illness. However, rubella is neither as infectious nor usually as severe as measles, which is why rubella is also called three-day measles. There is one important exception: If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, especially during her first trimester.

Rubella Virus can cause death or serious birth defects in the developing fetus.Children generally have few symptoms, but adults may experience fever, headache, malaise, and a runny nose before the rash appears. Rubella is most serious because of its ability to produce defects in a developing fetus if the mother is infected during early pregnancy. Rubella is most serious because of its ability to produce defects in a developing fetus if the mother is infected during early pregnancy. One or more defects may occur in an infected fetus and include deafness , cataracts , microcephaly , mental retardation , congenital heart defects and other problems. Miscarriage or stillbirth may occur. Rubella and measles are both contagious viral infections best known by the distinctive red rash that may appear on the skin of those who contract either illness. Congenital rubella syndrome occurs in 25% or more of infants born to women who acquired rubella during the first trimester of pregnancy. Risk factors include lack of immunization and exposure to an active case of rubella.

Causes of Rubella

Common causes of Rubella

• Rubella( virus).Respiratory secretions.
• Spread Coughs.
• Sneezes.

Symptoms of Rubella

Common Symptoms of Rubella

• Low grade fever.
• Swollen glands.
• Joint pain.
• Headache.
• Conjunctivitis.
• Rash.
• Headache
• Uneasiness .
• Runny nose
• Inflammation of the eyes.
• Muscle or joint pain
• Encephalitis.
• Pain and swelling

Treatment of Rubella

Common Treatment of Rubella

• If you wish to continue your pregnancy, you may be given antibodies called hyperimmune globulin that can fight off the infection.
• Support of an infant born with congenital rubella syndrome varies depending on the extent of the infant's problems.
• Doses of the MMR vaccine after 12 months of age or one dose of the MMR vaccine plus a second dose of measles vaccine
• MMR immunization is a combination vaccine that protects against measles , mumps , and rubella.

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