Living with Rubella
A viral infection that starts with flu-like symptoms and then causes a red rash that spreads over the body.
Understanding Rubella
It starts with flu-like symptoms that last one or two days. Then a red rash appears that lasts from one to five days. The rash begins on the neck and face and spreads to the rest of the body.
Signs & symptoms
GARD lists these symptoms in its summary:
- Flu-like symptoms for one or two days
- Red rash on the neck and face
- Rash that spreads to the rest of the body
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
It is caused by the rubella virus.
Also known as: german measles; rubella infection; rubella virus caused disease or disorder; rubella virus disease or disorder; rubella virus infectious disease; three-day measles
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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