4. German Measles

Question 1

German Measles: Causative agent

Answer 1

Rubella virus

Question 2

Has teratogenic effects

Most contagious from 1 week before to 1 week after the rash appears

Answer 2

German measles

Question 3

Incubation period for rubella is 14-23 days with an average incubation period of 16-18 days

Transmission: via the aerosolized particles from the respiratory tract

Answer 3

German measles

Question 4

German Measles lesions

Answer 4

Macules > Papules > Vesicles > Vesicular > Pustular

Question 5

German Measles lesions

A small flat blemish or discoloration that is level with the skin surface (freckles and some rashes)

Answer 5

Macule

Question 6

German Measles lesions

Circumscribed, solid elevation of the skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to 1cm

Answer 6

Papule

Question 7

A small sac or cyst, especially one containing fluid. A serum-filled blister formed in or beneath the skin

Answer 7

Vesicles

Question 8

Characterized by white pustules (blisters of non-infectious pus) surrounded by red skin

Answer 8

Pustular