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Rubella

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Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Rubella from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Case Studies
Case #1
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Rubella in the news
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Directions to Hospitals Treating Rubella
Risk calculators and risk factors for Rubella

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Michael Maddaleni, B.S.

Causes

Rubella Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Rubella from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Case Studies
Case #1
Rubella On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Rubella All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Rubella
CDC on Rubella
Rubella in the news
Blogs on Rubella
Directions to Hospitals Treating Rubella
Risk calculators and risk factors for Rubella

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Michael Maddaleni, B.S.

Overview

There are dermatological conditions that are similar in appearance to Rubella. These diseases need to be accounted for when diagnosing Rubella.

Differentiating Rubella from other Diseases

• Scarlet fever
• Syphilis
• Dermatitis
• Measles
• Rocky mountain spotted fever
• Kawasaki disease
• Erythema multiforme

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-effectiveness of Therapy

Related Chapters

• Eradication of infectious diseases

External links

• Rubella at Wong's Virology.
• Immunization Action Coalition: Rubella
• Template:DermNet