III - A. Virology | 18. Togaviruses (Rubeola)

Question 1

I. RUBELLAVIRUS
1. What are the genetic material and morphology of RUBELLAVIRUS?

Answer 1

• Rubella name: „little red”
• RNA, icosahedral, enveloped

Question 2

I. RUBELLAVIRUS
2. What is the disease caused by RUBELLAVIRUS?

Answer 2

→ RUBELLA
= German measles
=> It was initially believed to be a variation of measles

Question 3

I. RUBELLAVIRUS
3. How does RUBELLAVIRUS spread?

Answer 3

Spread: aerosol, respiratory droplets
in unvaccinated population, mostly in children

Question 4

I. RUBELLAVIRUS
4. What are the symptoms of disease caused by RUBELLAVIRUS (rubella)

Answer 4

Question 5

I. RUBELLAVIRUS
5. What are the features of CONGENITAL RUBELLA SYNDROME – CRS?

Answer 5

CRS is the reason for vaccination

Question 6

I. RUBELLAVIRUS
6. What is the lab diagnosis for rubellavirus?

Answer 6

Question 7

I. RUBELLAVIRUS
7. What is the treatment for rubellavirus?

Answer 7

Not available, supportive

Question 8

I. RUBELLAVIRUS
8. How do we prevent rubellavirus

Answer 8

MMR: live attenuated rubella virus, at age 15 month, booster at 11 years (in Hungary)
=> To prevent infection of pregnant and to stop circulation of the virus in the population