Rubella IGG
Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus. Most people who get rubella usually have a mild illness, with symptoms that can include a low-grade fever, sore throat, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. Rubella can cause a miscarriage or serious birth defects in a developing baby if a woman is infected while she is pregnant.
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Most adults who get rubella usually have a mild illness:
- low-grade fever
- sore throat
- a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body
Some adults may also have:
- headache
- pink eye
- general discomfort before the rash appears
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About 25% to 50% of people infected with rubella will not experience any symptoms.In rare cases, rubella can cause serious problems, including brain infections and bleeding problems.
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The most serious complication from rubella infection is the harm it can cause a pregnant woman’s developing baby. If an unvaccinated pregnant woman gets infected with rubella virus she can have a miscarriage, or her baby can die just after birth. Also, she can pass the virus to her developing baby who can develop serious birth defects such as:
- heart problems,
- loss of hearing and eyesight,
- intellectual disability, and
- liver or spleen damage.
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Serious birth defects are more common if a woman is infected early in her pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. These severe birth defects are known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS).