Prevention of Rubella

 

It is an acute condition caused by rubella virus. Rubella virus is a pleomorphic RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus. The infection causes mild viral fever and may get fatal if not treated well.

 

 

Common symptoms are:

1. Lymphadenitis

2. Rash

3. Small red papules on soft palate

4. Fever

 

 

1. Blood tests to diagnose presence of leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.

2. Microbiological examinations for virus isolation and IgM/IgG rubella antibody.

 

 

1. No specific management is available for rubella. Symptomatic treatment to alleviate the discomfort is practiced. 

2. Medications may include:

a) Antipyretics like paracetamol

b) Immune globulins

 

 

1. CRS can cause miscarriage, stillborn baby, and congenital defects

2. Rubella can cause:

a) Encephalitis

b) Thrombocytopenia