Question 1

anybody know the annual incidence rate for rubella in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

10 IMPORTED cases: &lt;10 people a year in the USA have rubella (German measles) since 2002, all cases have been traceable to foreigners who carried the virus in from abroad. 
 2011, there were 222 cases of regular measles confirmed in the United States. This is a reminder to make sure that your vaccinations are up-to-date. See
www.Cdc.Gov/features/measles/cached.

Question 2

how can rubella be controlled?

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Yes: Make sure you and you children are vaccinated.

Question 3

what happens when you get rubella?

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Here is a great: article by Mayo Clinic:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rubella/basics/symptoms/con-20020067

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: rubella?

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Rubella: Rubella is generally a benign communicable exanthematous disease.  The major complication of rubella is its teratogenic effects when pregnant women contract the disease, especially in the early weeks of gestation. Because of the successful immunization program in the US since 1969, rubella infection and congenital rubella syndrome rarely are seen today.

Question 5

if rubella igg is 37.40 is good or bad?

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That antibody level: is good. It signifies immunity to Rubella (German measles). Generally these days, it means that the vaccine a person had was effective. It can also be elevated after a natural infection.

Question 6

are there symptoms of rubella in a fetus?

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Rubella: Rubella is a virus which can affect the fetus especially in the first trimester. Signs of intrauterine infection include deafness, blindness, heart abnormalities, growth retardation.

Question 7

my wife rubella igg is 4563.0 is good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Rubella: This means that either she has been immunized to rubella (vaccination) or has had a rubella infection in the past. It's a good thing. She won't get rubella infection again.

Question 8

what does a positive rubella igg report means?

Accepted Answer

You R protected: A positive rubella titer means your body has developed a protective level of antibodies to the rubella virus. You either had rubella or had an immunization.To a woman it means you will not need to worry during pregnancy that your fetus will suffer the devastating effects of rubella. That virus can cause miscarriage, organ damage, blindness ; deafness if it strikes during pregnancy.

Question 9

what if rubella is negative for unmarried girl?

Accepted Answer

You should be: vaccinated for Rubella if you are not immune. It doesn't matter if you're married or not.

Question 10

what is expected if you are infected with rubella?

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Mild illness: Rubella causes a mild illness, low grade fever, a faint rash and often swollen lymph nodes at the back of the head. General malaise for 3-4 days. Not a problem unless you are in the 1st 3 months of pregnancy. Avoid contact with any pregnant women, or any woman who may be getting pregnant soon.

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