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Rubella (German measles)RRubella (German measles)Rubella (German measles)EnglishInfectious DiseasesChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinImmune systemConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Fever;Joint or muscle pain;Rash;Swollen glands2010-03-05T05:00:00Z8.2000000000000056.9000000000000616.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Learn what to look for if you suspect your child has rubella (German measles). Also learn about the risk factors and complications of this illness and how it can be prevented.</p><h2>What is rubella?</h2><p>Rubella is an acute viral infection. It can cause a rash over your child's body, fever, and swelling of the lymph nodes. It is also known as "German measles."</p><p>Rubella is usually a mild illness, but it can cause severe birth defects if a pregnant woman is infected. It is rarely diagnosed in Canada because most people are immunized.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Rubella is a viral illness with no specific treatment. </li><li>Rubella is dangerous for pregnant women because it can cause serious birth defects. </li><li>Rubella can be prevented with immunization. </li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of rubella</h2> <figure> <span class="asset-image-title">Rubella</span> <img alt="Child with rubella rash on torso" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Rubella_MEDIMG_PHO_EN.jpg" /> <figcaption class="asset-image-caption">The name rubella comes from the Latin for "little red". Rubella is also sometimes called "German measles."</figcaption> </figure> <p>Rubella is a mild infection in infants and children. Many children do not show any symptoms at all. The infection can be more severe in teenagers and adults. Signs and symptoms may not show until two or three weeks after the infection is in the body. </p><p>Some of the signs and symptoms of rubella include:</p><ul><li>slight fever</li><li>swollen lymph nodes at the back of the neck and behind the ears</li><li>a non-itchy rash that first appears on the face and spreads to the body and limbs</li><li>the rash consists of tiny, flat pink spots that become paler when pressed</li><li>the rash usually appears after a few days of fever and feeling unwell</li><li>joint pain is common in adolescent and adult women </li><li>joint pain usually occurs after the rash and may last for a few weeks</li></ul><p>Not all cases of this condition look the same and many conditions can look similar. For information about your child's illness, please speak to your child's doctor.</p><h2>Causes of rubella</h2><div class="akh-series"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"> <figure> <span class="asset-image-title">The rubella virus</span> <img alt="Microscopic view of rubella virus" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Rubella_virus_MEDIMG_PHO_EN.jpg" /> <figcaption class="asset-image-caption">Under a microscope, the rubella virus particles look like small spheres.</figcaption> </figure> <p>The rubella virus is spread through the air by infectious droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or touches a surface. Your child may contract the virus by inhaling or touching these droplets then touching their face, mouth, eyes or ears.</p></div></div></div><h2>Risk factors </h2><p>Your child is more likely to contract the illness if: </p><ul><li>your child has not had the MMR vaccination</li><li>your child has made international travel without being vaccinated</li></ul><h2>Complications</h2> <p>The most serious complication of rubella occurs when a pregnant woman catches the infection in the first four months of pregnancy. An infected mother can pass the infection to the growing fetus. This can cause miscarriage. Rubella can also damage the developing brain, eyes, ears, heart or other organs. This condition is called congenital rubella syndrome. </p> <p>Arthritis in the knees, wrists and fingers is common in teenage and adult women. Rarely, rubella can cause low platelet counts, which can result in bleeding. Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) is another rare complication.</p><h2>When to seek medical assistance</h2> <p>If you think your child may have rubella, call your doctor's office immediately. Do not go to the doctor's office right away. There is a risk your child could infect a pregnant woman while in public. </p> <p>A doctor will examine your child and order a blood test to confirm the diagnosis.</p>
RubéoleRRubéoleRubellaFrenchInfectious DiseasesChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinImmune systemConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Fever;Joint or muscle pain;Rash;Swollen glands2010-03-05T05:00:00Z8.0000000000000056.0000000000000584.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Apprenez à reconnaître les signes de la rubéole chez votre enfant. Découvrez aussi quels sont les facteurs de risque et les complications de cette maladie et comment la prévenir.</p><h2>Qu'est-ce que la rubéole?</h2> <p>La rubéole est une infection virale. Elle peut provoquer des éruptions sur le corps de votre enfant, de la fièvre et une enflure des ganglions.</p> <p>La rubéole est habituellement une maladie bénigne. Cependant, lorsqu'une femme enceinte contracte cette infection, cela peut provoquer de graves anomalies congénitales chez le bébé qu'elle porte. Cette infection est rare au Canada car la majorité de la population y est immunisée.</p><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>La rubéole est une maladie virale pour laquelle il n'y a pas de traitement particulier. </li> <li>La rubéole est dangereuse pour les femmes enceintes car elle peut provoquer des anomalies congénitales graves chez le bébé qu'elles portent. </li> <li>On peut prévenir la rubéole par la vaccination.</li> </ul><h2>Signes et symptômes de la rubéole</h2> <figure><span class="asset-image-title">Rubéole</span><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Rubella_MEDIMG_PHO_EN.jpg" alt="Enfant avec l'éruption Rubéole sur le torse" /><figcaption>Le terme « rubéole » provient du latin qui signifie « petit rouge ».</figcaption> </figure> <p>La rubéole est une infection bénigne chez les nouveau-nés et les enfants. De nombreux enfants n'affichent aucun symptôme. L'infection peut s'avérer plus grave chez les adolescents et les adultes. Les signes et symptômes ne se manifestent parfois que 2 à 3 semaines après avoir contracté l'infection. </p><p>Des signes et symptômes de la rubéole incluent :</p><ul><li>légère fièvre;</li><li>ganglions enflés derrière le cou et les oreilles;</li><li>éruption qui ne démange pas et qui apparaît tout d'abord sur le visage et se propage au reste du corps;</li><li>l'éruption prend la forme de petites taches roses et plates qui deviennent plus pâles lorsqu'on y applique une pression;</li><li>l'éruption apparaît habituellement quelques jours après le début de la fièvre et après qu'on ait commencé à se sentir malade;</li><li>les adolescentes et les femmes adultes éprouvent souvent de la douleur dans les articulations;</li><li>la douleur dans les articulations se manifeste habituellement après l'apparition de l'éruption et peut durer pendant quelques semaines.</li></ul><p>Tous les cas de rubéole ne se ressemblent pas, et de nombreuses maladies peuvent se ressembler. Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la maladie de votre enfant, veuillez discuter avec son médecin.</p><h2>Causes de la rubéole</h2><div class="akh-series"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"> <figure> <span class="asset-image-title">Virus de la rubéole</span><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Rubella_virus_MEDIMG_PHO_EN.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="“asset-image-caption”">Sous le microscope, les particules de virus de la rubéole ressemblent à de petites sphères.</figcaption></figure> </div></div></div><p>Le virus de la rubéole se propage dans l’air par l'entremise de gouttelettes infectieuses qui sont expulsées lorsqu'une personne infectée tousse, éternue ou touche à une surface. Votre enfant pourrait contracter le virus en inhalant ces gouttelettes ou en touchant une surface infectée puis en touchant son visage, sa bouche, ses yeux ou ses oreilles.</p><h2>Facteurs de risque </h2><p>Votre enfant est plus susceptible de contracter cette maladie dans les cas suivants : </p><ul><li>S’il n'a pas été vacciné avec le vaccin ROR;</li><li>S’il a voyagé dans un autre pays sans avoir reçu le vaccin.</li></ul><h2>Complications</h2> <p>La complication la plus grave que peut provoquer la rubéole se produit lorsqu'une femme enceinte contracte l'infection au cours des 4 premiers mois de la grossesse. Une mère infectée peut transmettre l'infection au fœtus en développement. Cela peut provoquer une fausse-couche. La rubéole peut également provoquer des dommages au cerveau, aux yeux, aux oreilles, au cœur et aux autres organes en développement. Cette affection est nommée « embryopathie rubéolique ».</p> <p>De surcroît, de l'arthrite dans les genoux, les poignets et les doigts sont des complications courantes chez les adolescentes et les femmes adultes. Dans de rares cas, la rubéole peut provoquer une diminution des plaquettes, ce qui peut provoquer des saignements. L'encéphalite (une inflammation du cerveau) en est une autre complication rare.</p><h2>À quel moment faut-il obtenir de l’aide médicale?</h2> <p> Si vous croyez que votre enfant a contracté la rubéole, téléphonez à votre médecin immédiatement. Ne vous rendez pas au cabinet du médecin immédiatement. Votre enfant pourrait infecter une femme enceinte alors qu'il est en public. </p> <p>Un médecin examinera votre enfant et demandera une analyse sanguine pour confirmer le diagnostic.</p>

 

 

 

 

Rubella (German measles)758.000000000000Rubella (German measles)Rubella (German measles)REnglishInfectious DiseasesChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinImmune systemConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Fever;Joint or muscle pain;Rash;Swollen glands2010-03-05T05:00:00Z8.2000000000000056.9000000000000616.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Learn what to look for if you suspect your child has rubella (German measles). Also learn about the risk factors and complications of this illness and how it can be prevented.</p><h2>What is rubella?</h2><p>Rubella is an acute viral infection. It can cause a rash over your child's body, fever, and swelling of the lymph nodes. It is also known as "German measles."</p><p>Rubella is usually a mild illness, but it can cause severe birth defects if a pregnant woman is infected. It is rarely diagnosed in Canada because most people are immunized.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Rubella is a viral illness with no specific treatment. </li><li>Rubella is dangerous for pregnant women because it can cause serious birth defects. </li><li>Rubella can be prevented with immunization. </li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of rubella</h2> <figure> <span class="asset-image-title">Rubella</span> <img alt="Child with rubella rash on torso" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Rubella_MEDIMG_PHO_EN.jpg" /> <figcaption class="asset-image-caption">The name rubella comes from the Latin for "little red". Rubella is also sometimes called "German measles."</figcaption> </figure> <p>Rubella is a mild infection in infants and children. Many children do not show any symptoms at all. The infection can be more severe in teenagers and adults. Signs and symptoms may not show until two or three weeks after the infection is in the body. </p><p>Some of the signs and symptoms of rubella include:</p><ul><li>slight fever</li><li>swollen lymph nodes at the back of the neck and behind the ears</li><li>a non-itchy rash that first appears on the face and spreads to the body and limbs</li><li>the rash consists of tiny, flat pink spots that become paler when pressed</li><li>the rash usually appears after a few days of fever and feeling unwell</li><li>joint pain is common in adolescent and adult women </li><li>joint pain usually occurs after the rash and may last for a few weeks</li></ul><p>Not all cases of this condition look the same and many conditions can look similar. For information about your child's illness, please speak to your child's doctor.</p><h2>Causes of rubella</h2><div class="akh-series"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"> <figure> <span class="asset-image-title">The rubella virus</span> <img alt="Microscopic view of rubella virus" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Rubella_virus_MEDIMG_PHO_EN.jpg" /> <figcaption class="asset-image-caption">Under a microscope, the rubella virus particles look like small spheres.</figcaption> </figure> <p>The rubella virus is spread through the air by infectious droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or touches a surface. Your child may contract the virus by inhaling or touching these droplets then touching their face, mouth, eyes or ears.</p></div></div></div><h2>Risk factors </h2><p>Your child is more likely to contract the illness if: </p><ul><li>your child has not had the MMR vaccination</li><li>your child has made international travel without being vaccinated</li></ul><h2>Complications</h2> <p>The most serious complication of rubella occurs when a pregnant woman catches the infection in the first four months of pregnancy. An infected mother can pass the infection to the growing fetus. This can cause miscarriage. Rubella can also damage the developing brain, eyes, ears, heart or other organs. This condition is called congenital rubella syndrome. </p> <p>Arthritis in the knees, wrists and fingers is common in teenage and adult women. Rarely, rubella can cause low platelet counts, which can result in bleeding. Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) is another rare complication.</p><h2>Taking care of your child at home</h2> <p>There is no specific treatment for rubella. You can help your child by trying to make them comfortable. Usually children recover completely from rubella within 10 days of the onset of symptoms. <a href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">Acetaminophen</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=153&language=English">ibuprofen</a> can be given for fever.</p><h2>Prevention</h2> <p>Rubella can be prevented by <a href="/Article?contentid=1986&language=English">immunization</a> with the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. In Canada, two MMR vaccines are routinely recommended at 12 and 18 months.</p><h2>When to seek medical assistance</h2> <p>If you think your child may have rubella, call your doctor's office immediately. Do not go to the doctor's office right away. There is a risk your child could infect a pregnant woman while in public. </p> <p>A doctor will examine your child and order a blood test to confirm the diagnosis.</p>Rubella (German measles)False

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