Rubella (German Measles)

About- Rubella, also called German measles or three-day measles, is a contagious viral infection with red rash throughout the body.

Symptoms-
 Mild fever
 Headache
 Stuffy or runny nose
 Inflamed, red eyes
 Lymph nodes at the base of the skull, the back of the neck and behind the ears
 Pink or red rash that begins on the face and then spreads downward to the rest of the body
 Joint pain
 Muscle pain

Causes-
The cause of 
Rubella is a rubella virus that's passed from person to person. It can spread
 When an infected person coughs or sneezes
 Direct contact with an infected person's respiratory secretions, such as mucus
 Pregnant women to their unborn children via the bloodstream

Specialists to visit
 Infectious Disease Doctor

 General Physician
 Pediatrician

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References
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.webmd.com
http://www.who.int

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