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Measles (rubeola) is a serious disease and is sometimes called "hard,” "red,” or "seven day measles.” Individuals infected with measles frequently suffer from ear infections and/or pneumonia. German measles (rubella) is a mild, three-day infection that seldom leads to complications in children.
- Are German measles and measles the same?
- How can you tell the difference between measles and rubella?
- Why is it called German measles?
- Can you get German measles more than once?
- What can be mistaken for measles?
- Is bathing allowed in measles?
- What does German measles rash look like?
- Does the measles rash itch?
- What does Measle rash look like?
- How do you treat German measles at home?
- Who is most at risk for rubella?
- How can you protect yourself from rubella?
Are German measles and measles the same?
They are two different viral diseases. Measles, which has been spreading in the United States in recent months, is rubeola. German measles is rubella. Rubella causes a milder illness than measles, but it is of particular concern because if a pregnant woman becomes infected, the virus can cause severe birth defects.
How can you tell the difference between measles and rubella?
Find below the difference between Measles and Rubella.
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Measles vs Rubella.
| Measles | Rubella |
|---|---|
| Lymph nodes are not always swollen | Swollen lymph nodes |
| Typically a high fever of >40°C | Typically low fever of < 38.3°C |
| Rashes in measles are blotchy with red spots | Rashes in Rubella are spots that fade fast |
Why is it called German measles?
In April 2015 the World Health Organization declared the Americas free of rubella transmission. The name "rubella" is from Latin and means little red. It was first described as a separate disease by German physicians in 1814 resulting in the name "German measles".
Can you get German measles more than once?
You can't get measles more than once. After you've had the virus, you're immune for life. However, measles and its potential complications are preventable through vaccination.
What can be mistaken for measles?
Rubella isn't the same as measles, but the two illnesses share some symptoms, including the red rash. Rubella is caused by a different virus than measles, and rubella isn't as infectious or as severe as measles.
Is bathing allowed in measles?
Although there is no cure for measles, there are steps that can make the disease tolerable. These include the following: Get plenty of rest. Sponge baths with lukewarm water may reduce discomfort due to fever.
What does German measles rash look like?
It can look like many other viral rashes, appearing as either pink or light red spots, which may merge to form evenly colored patches. The rash can itch and lasts up to 3 days. As the rash clears, the affected skin might shed in very fine flakes.
Does the measles rash itch?
Days 3 to 5: after 3 to 5 days a blotchy, flat red rash appears. It usually starts behind the ears and then spreads to the face, body and then the arms and legs. The rash may or may not be itchy.
What does Measle rash look like?
Measles shows up first with a red flat rash, starting on the face and neck. The rash then begins to appear more solid and spreads to the trunk and arms in 2 to 3 days where the spots remain discrete. Another sign of measles are Koplik spots, white spots on the inside of the cheeks.
How do you treat German measles at home?
Most cases of German measles are treated at home. Your doctor may tell you to rest in bed and to take acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can help relieve discomfort from fever and aches. They may also recommend that you stay home from work or school to prevent spreading the virus to others.
Who is most at risk for rubella?
The highest risk of CRS is in countries where women of childbearing age do not have immunity to the disease (either through vaccination or from having had rubella). Before the introduction of the vaccine, up to 4 babies in every 1000 live births were born with CRS.
How can you protect yourself from rubella?
Rubella can be prevented with MMR vaccine. This protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. CDC recommends children get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age.
