Rubella Flashcards
1
Q
Is rubella a virus or bacteria?
A
- Known as german measles also
2. A virus
2
Q
When do indivisuals become infectious?
A
- 7 days before symptoms and 4 days after the onset of the rash
3
Q
What occurs in the prodrome phase?
A
A low grade fever
4
Q
Describe the Rubella rash?
A
Red macularpapular rash
5
Q
How does the rash progress in the body?
A
- Starts on the face and spreads to the whole body
2. Rapidly spreads and fades
6
Q
Key feature of Rubella is?
A
Lymphadenopathy
- Post auricular and suboccipital
7
Q
Which lymphnodes are affected in rubella
A
- Post auricular
2. Suboccupital
8
Q
3 complications of rubella
A
- Arthritis
- Encephalitis
- Thrombocytopenia
