Rubella. Epidemiology

Rubella is a disease caused by Rubella virus. The name is derived from the Latin language, meaning little red.

This disease is caused by….
RUBELLA VIRUS

EPIDEMIOLOGY
Rubella is a disease that occurs worldwide.

CLINICAL SYNDROMES
Rubella is highly contagious disease spread by nasal secretions. Rubella virus infects the upper respiratory tract & then spread to local lymph nodes.

SYMPTOMS

LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS
Serological method – used for detection of anti-rubella-specific IgM.