Rubella is a condition caused by the rubella togavirus, which is transmitted via aerosols. Children are routinely vaccinated for Rubella as part of the MMR vaccine starting at 12 months of age.
Rubella presents with nonspecific symptoms and signs such as fever, coryza, arthralgia, a rash, which classically starts on the face and moves down to the trunk, sparing the arms and legs), and lymphadenopathy (classically post-auricular). Classically, the rash spares the limbs, as opposed to the rash of measles which involves the limbs.
The diagnosis of rubella is confirmed with serological testing.
Management of rubella is supportive.
Rubella requires exclusion from school for 5 days from the onset of the rash.
Triad of clinical maifestations of CRS amongst surviving neonates:
Prognosis
The prognosis of rubella is good; symptoms are generally mild and resolve in 7-10 days.