IDS Rubella Flashcards
What is the main challenge in diagnosing Rubella?
Varied clinical presentations and high rates of subclinical/mild disease.
What is the characteristic rash of Rubella?
Generalized maculopapular rash.
In younger children, what is the usual first sign of illness in Rubella?
Rash is the first sign of illness.
In older children and adults, what precedes the rash in Rubella?
A 1- to 5-day prodrome (fever, malaise).
What symptoms are particularly common in women with Rubella?
Arthralgia and arthritis.
What is the incubation period of Rubella?
14 days (range, 12-23 days).
What type of lymphadenopathy is characteristic of Rubella?
Occipital and postauricular lymphadenopathy during the 2nd week after exposure.
What are two less common but important complications of Rubella?
Thrombocytopenia and encephalitis.
What is the source reference for this information?
HPIM 21st edition c206 p1613 T206-1.
