What is Rubella?
Rubella (German Measles) Rubella or German Measles is an acute childhood (congenital) infection, usually mild, of short duration (approximately three days), and accompanied by low–grade fever. Lymphadenopathy and a maculopapular rash infection in early pregnancy may result in serious congenital defects, including death of the fetus. The disease is worldwide in distribution and tends to occur in epidemics, in the non–immunized populations, about every six to eight years.
