What is the difference between german measles and regular measles?

Severity: Measles is rubeola and is caused by a paromyxovirus of the genus morbillivirus. Rubella is caused by rubella virus. Rubeola is generally more severe than rubella which can actually pass unnoticed. Rubeola has 3 days fever, conjunctivitis runny nose before rash develops and rubella is commonly done in 3 days. (3 day measles). http://www.emedicinehealth.com/measles/article_em.htm has more info.

Separate germs: Rubella, or german measles is a rather mild rash producing illness in kids and adults that does its most damage to a fetus.If mom gets it during pregnancy, it can miscarry, become deaf, mute and or blind and suffer major organ damage. The measles (rubeola) is a harsh longer illness that can result in severe complications including death at any age.