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