Classification: ICD-9 056; ICD-10 B06

Synonyms: German measles

Agent: Rubella virus, a single-stranded RNA positive-sense rubivirus of the family Togaviridae.

Reservoir: Humans.

Vector: None.

Transmission: By airborne droplets from respiratory secretions of infected persons. Subclinical cases can transmit infection. Rubella virus may be transmitted to the fetus if the mother is infected during pregnancy.

Incubation period: 16–18 days (range 12–24 days)

Clinical findings

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