In the present study, we found that 16% women were positive for IgG and 2.5% for IgM antibodies respectively, against
rubella virus infection.
GMRLN continues to provide high-quality laboratory support to surveillance for measles and
rubella virus transmission and critical evidence needed for the verification of elimination.
A common vaccine covers an individual for measles, mumps and
rubella virus.
Congenital Rubella syndrome (CRS), consisting of cardiac disorders, cataract, deafness, cleft palate, autism, and fetal death can occur when the
Rubella virus vertically infects the fetus during pregnancy (1).
Rubella virus as a possible etiological agent of Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis.
Infections such as cytomegalovirus, Reo virus III, Epstein-Bar virus,
rubella virus, a-1-antitrypsin deficiency, Down syndrome, congenital atresia.
It is also known as German measles or three-day measles caused by the
rubella virus. This disease is often mild with half of people not realising that they are infected.
Rubella virus infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of AES in unvaccinated children.
The aim of screening is to prevent
rubella virus infecting others by identifying rubella unimmunized individuals and to prevent congenital rubella syndrome, with the help of postnatal vaccination.
Rubella, also known as the German measles or the 3-day measles, is caused by the
rubella virus, which is transmitted via respiratory droplets.