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help me out here: what is german measles?

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Rubella: Rubella is the virus causing the "german" measles, sometimes called the "three day" measles. It can cause serious problems for an unborn baby (congenital rubella syndrome) if mom contracts this virus in the first half of the pregnancy.  Other than in pregnancy, severe or serious complications are uncommon with rubella.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of german measles in baby?

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Rubella: Rubella is also known as german measles. Child can have fever, rash, irritability, decreased appetite, lymph node enlargement, etc. Any rash with fever in a child should be evaluated by the doctor.

Question 3

can you contract measles if you've had german measles?

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Yes: German measles or rubella is not the same infection as measles or rubeola. Other than a similar appearing rash, they have different constellation of symptoms. Both are generally preventable by immubization.

Question 4

what are the differences between german measles and normal measles?

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See below: German measles presents with impressive generalized rash lasting only 3 days, mild fever, and swollen lymph nodes.  Measles, in contrast, presents with higher fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and generalized rash.  Complications including pneumonia, otitis media, and diarrhea are common in children with measles.

Question 5

why is rubella called "german measles"?

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First description: Rubella is a viral illness that was first described by german physicians in the middle of the 18th century.  It became known as german measles because of where it was first described, and because the rash it produces is similar in appearance to the rash of measles or rubeola.

Question 6

what can prevent measles and german measles?

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Measles: Measles, or rubeola, is prevented by a vaccine given to children at about 18 months of age. German measles, or rubella, is also prevedted by a vaccine given at the same time. Its called an MMR and also includes mumps vaccine.

Question 7

what is the difference between red measles and german measles?

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Different viruses: Rubeola or "red measles" is caused by the rubeola virus, and usually lasts about 14 days. Although most people recover without problems, rubeola can lead to pneumonia or encephalitis. Rubella or "german measles" is caused by the rubella virus and lasts about 3 days. While usually milder than red measles, it can cause significant birth defects if a pregnant woman gives it to her unborn child.

Question 8

i'm experiencing intense heat during german measles. what should i do?

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Fever and viral illn: First, your should substantially increase your fluid intake. The fever can usually be controlled with tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin.  Tylenol (acetaminophen) goes on every 4 hours and Motrin on every 6 hours; t.

Question 9

what are the best treatments for german measles?

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Mild illness: German measles or rubella is caused by a virus and is usually a mild illness. German measles can be dangerous when a pregnant woman gets it since the virus can cause birth defects. The best way to avoid it is to get vaccinated. Pregnant women are checked to make sure they're immune. The vaccine is not given to pregnant women since it's not known to be safe for the baby.

Question 10

what symptoms do you get from german measles?

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AKA 3 DAY MEASLES: Is transmitted via coughing or sneezing, it is not the same disease as measles. Common symptoms may be so mild that they may go unnoticed. When symptoms are present, yhey typically consist of low grade fever, headache, runny or stuffy nose, irritated or swollen eyes, back of the neck  gland swelling, behind ears or base of  skull and joint pain. The most common symptom is a rash trunk to extremiti.

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