DescriptionRubella, also called German measles or three-day measles, is a contagious viral infection of the skin. Rubella is not the same as measles (rubeola), though the two diseases do share several characteristics, including a red rash on the skin.SymptomsThe signs and symptoms of rubella, especially in children, are often so mild that it is difficult to see. If signs and symptoms occur, they usually appear between two and three weeks after exposure to the virus. Rubella usually lasts about two to three days and symptoms are as follows: * Mild fever with a temperature of 38.9 degrees Celsius or lower * Headache * Nasal congestion or runny nose * Sore, red eyes * pink rash that begins on the face of rapidly spreading back and then the arms and legs sore joints, especially in young womenTreatmentThere is no treatment for rubella infection shorten. Symptoms are usually very mild, usually not needed. However, doctors often recommend to isolate the patient from others – especially pregnant women – during the period of infection.
