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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Patients with rubella infection present with a fever, skin rash and cervical lymphadenopathy. Malaise and anorexia precede the development of fever and rash.

History and Symptoms

• Questions regarding contact with an infected patient and a detailed documentation of the immunization status must be taken in all patients with suspected rubella infection.
• All the women with suspected rubella infection should be asked for the possibility of being a pregnant.

Symptoms of rubella infection include:

• Low grade fever
• Skin rash which starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body
• Sore throat
• Lymph node swelling in the neck
• Headache
• Malaise
• Anorexia
• Mild conjunctivitis
• Runny nose
• About 25 to 50% of people infected with rubella will not experience any symptoms