Rubella is a transmittable disease; but, it is not as severe as measles that is why it is also known as three day measles. Another name of Rubella is German measles as in both diseases (Rubella and Measles) distinctive red spots appear on patient's body but these red spots last for only three days. Virus of Rubella is different from the virus of measles, and it does not only have an effect on the skin but also lymph nodes of the body.
Though it is not a severe disease but is still quite contagious. It spreads with infected person's nose throat droplets. It can even pass through urine. Another way of its transmission is via mother's blood to its embryo. In developing foetuses, it may cause congenital rubella syndrome. If a pregnant woman catches this disease in the early days of her pregnancy, chances are that she may suffer from a miscarriage.
As an initial symptom of Rubella, rashes appears on a child's face and stays there for three days and then heads downward to the rest of the body parts. In the meantime, facial rashes disappear but skin starts shedding in the form of tiny flakes in pieces. Children between ages of 6 to 9 years are more prone to this disease. Nowadays, due to different preventative measures and immunisation, rate of effected children with rubella has been reduced.
We can find this disease among non immunised adults where its symptoms appear in the form of mild fever that last for maximum two days. Lymph nodes usually swell up and can be felt behind patient's neck or ear. But sometimes, swollen lymph nodes can be found on other body parts as well. This swelling remains there for a week or so. Moreover, rashes of Rubella or German measles appear in the form of spots or patches that itch badly.
People who are infected with this virus can spread this disease for approximately a year whether symptoms are shown or not. If symptoms i.e. rash appearance, then people around infected person should be careful as it can have an effect on them even after one week of vanishing of rashes. Occasionally, few other symptoms also indicate Rubella.
For illustration; a person may not feel like eating anything. He/she may feel perpetual headaches and redness on eyelids' and eyeballs lining. Though joint's ach seems unrelated to Rubella, however still it is one of the few symptoms of this disease and remains there for two weeks. Runny nose is also a symptom and plays a main role in spreading this virus rapidly.
As we have discussed earlier, Rubella is not a life-threatening disease, and a child may get well within a week but a grown-up person suffers for a bit longer period of time. With pregnant females and their new born babies, the situation is somewhat different. Children who are born with this disease are mostly retarded or their heart, ears, or eyes do not function appropriately.
Therefore, it is always better for pregnant women to go for vaccination. This disease can be cured on its own so there is no need to give medicine to your child if initial symptoms like mild fever appear. However, if fever goes higher than 100 F then you should call a doctor immediately.
Though it is not a severe disease but is still quite contagious. It spreads with infected person's nose throat droplets. It can even pass through urine. Another way of its transmission is via mother's blood to its embryo. In developing foetuses, it may cause congenital rubella syndrome. If a pregnant woman catches this disease in the early days of her pregnancy, chances are that she may suffer from a miscarriage.
As an initial symptom of Rubella, rashes appears on a child's face and stays there for three days and then heads downward to the rest of the body parts. In the meantime, facial rashes disappear but skin starts shedding in the form of tiny flakes in pieces. Children between ages of 6 to 9 years are more prone to this disease. Nowadays, due to different preventative measures and immunisation, rate of effected children with rubella has been reduced.
We can find this disease among non immunised adults where its symptoms appear in the form of mild fever that last for maximum two days. Lymph nodes usually swell up and can be felt behind patient's neck or ear. But sometimes, swollen lymph nodes can be found on other body parts as well. This swelling remains there for a week or so. Moreover, rashes of Rubella or German measles appear in the form of spots or patches that itch badly.
People who are infected with this virus can spread this disease for approximately a year whether symptoms are shown or not. If symptoms i.e. rash appearance, then people around infected person should be careful as it can have an effect on them even after one week of vanishing of rashes. Occasionally, few other symptoms also indicate Rubella.
For illustration; a person may not feel like eating anything. He/she may feel perpetual headaches and redness on eyelids' and eyeballs lining. Though joint's ach seems unrelated to Rubella, however still it is one of the few symptoms of this disease and remains there for two weeks. Runny nose is also a symptom and plays a main role in spreading this virus rapidly.
As we have discussed earlier, Rubella is not a life-threatening disease, and a child may get well within a week but a grown-up person suffers for a bit longer period of time. With pregnant females and their new born babies, the situation is somewhat different. Children who are born with this disease are mostly retarded or their heart, ears, or eyes do not function appropriately.
Therefore, it is always better for pregnant women to go for vaccination. This disease can be cured on its own so there is no need to give medicine to your child if initial symptoms like mild fever appear. However, if fever goes higher than 100 F then you should call a doctor immediately.
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