Rubella (German measles) Skin Condition : What Is It ? Treatment and Advice For Patient

Rubella (German measles) Skin Condition : What Is It ? Treatment and Advice For Patient 

Rubella, caused by a rubivirus, is a common viral illness in children. It is spread by inhalation of infected droplets.

Approximate age group

Childhood.

Presentation

After an incubation period of 14−21 days, a macular rash begins on the face and neck. It spreads down the body in 24−48 hours then clears from the face downwards in 2−3 days. It is associated with enlarged occipital and posterior cervical lymph nodes and, occasionally, an arthritis. The child is infectious from 1 week before symptoms appear and up to 4 days after rash appears

Treatment

If the diagnosis is suspected, rubella antibody titres should be measured immediately and after 10 days so that diagnosis can be confirmed. Treatment is symptomatic as affected children get better spontaneously. Paracetamol elixir will ease pain.

Advice to parent/carer

Adequate fluid intake to avoid dehydration.

Traffic light

Pregnant women are at risk, particularly in the first trimester

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