Quantcast This image displays German measles with numerous pink to red bumps joining together. The back is covered in tiny red spots that merge into larger red patches at the waist of this patient with rubella. This image displays the rash associated with rubella (German measles). This image displays a fading rubella (German measles) rash. This image displays countless small pink spots that have spread on the body typical of German measles. This image displays the pink or red 2-3 mm spots that spread down to the trunk and limbs typical of rubella.
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German Measles (Rubella):
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German measles (rubella) is caused by the rubella virus and spreads among humans through contact with fluids in the respiratory tract. The development (incubation) period of German measles is 14–21 days before starting to feel ill, and a rash accompanied by fever appears 1–7 days later. German measles occurs more commonly in the spring and summer months. Even in a person with a weak immune system, German measles is usually a mild illness. However, if a pregnant woman becomes infected, German measles can cause severe damage to the unborn baby.
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008

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