Chapter 18
Chapter 18
Chapter 18
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Rubella (German Measles)<br />
• caused by rubella virus<br />
• ssRNA virus<br />
• spread by respiratory droplets<br />
• congenital rubella syndrome<br />
• infection of pregnant women in<br />
first trimester<br />
• fetal death, premature delivery,<br />
and/or congenital defects<br />
• live attenuated vaccine:<br />
MMR- measles, mumps, rubella<br />
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