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Rubella

Rubella is a contagious infection caused by the rubella virus. It mostly affects children and young adults. Symptoms usually appear 2 to 3 weeks after exposure to the virus. The symptoms include rash, fever, nausea, and conjunctivitis. The rashes which occur in majority of cases, usually start on the face and neck, before progressing down the body. They can last from 1 to 3 days. The most infectious period is usually 1–5 days after the appearance of the rash.

Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

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