Rubella

• What is rubella classified as?

  A rare illness
• How can rubella be transmitted?

  Through the bloodstream
• What are common symptoms of rubella?

  Mild fever and headache
• What type of rash is associated with rubella?

  A pink rash that spreads from face to body
• What are the symptoms of rubella related to the eyes?

  Swollen, itchy eyes
• What causes rubella?

  It is caused by a virus
• How is the rubella virus transmitted?

  From person to person
• What is the specific virus that causes rubella?

  RUB virus
• What is the treatment for rubella?

  There is no specific medicine
• What is a recommended practice for treating rubella?

  Quarantining acutely sick individuals
• What happens to rubella over time?

  It eventually clears and goes
• What is important for recovery from rubella?

  Getting plenty of rest
• What preventive measure is available for rubella?

  Vaccinations
• How is rubella diagnosed?

  Through physical examination
• What physical signs are checked during diagnosis of rubella?

  Rash and swollen areas
• What additional condition may be checked during rubella diagnosis?

  Pink eye
• What tests can confirm rubella diagnosis?

  A blood test or virus culture