Anemia in rubella

Anemia is an anemia, i.e. the absence of red blood cells (erythrocytes), which are responsible for the transport of oxygen to organs and muscles. Anaemia can occur with rubella because the blood-forming cells are attacked by the virus and not enough red blood cells are produced. Normally it is only a mild anaemia, which the body copes well with and can be compensated after a short time. Symptoms can include increased fatigue and exhaustion.Only people with severe immune deficiency or red blood cell disease (such as thalassemia, spherocytosis, sickle cell anemia) may have a severe anemia that requires treatment, which is called aplastic anemia.

Course of the ringed flush infection

The actual infection is followed by a phase without symptoms, since there is not yet enough virus in the body. This time is called incubation period. Infected persons can already be contagious at this time.

After 4-14 days then the symptoms begin. The typical rash usually starts in the face and then spreads to the arms, legs and trunk. Usually it is red at first and then blows off with time to show the typical ringlet pattern.

After 5-8 days the rash usually disappears again. The remaining symptoms also begin to recede. If joint pain has occurred, it usually takes 3-4 weeks for it to subside. Rarely they can persist. In rare cases, all symptoms may reappear after months.

How dangerous can striped rubella become?

The Ringelröteln run in most cases rather mildly also with the adult. Danger exists almost only with old and pre-ill people. Then there can be even danger to life in extreme cases by acute courses with anaemia.

The very rare secondary diseases, such as inflammation of the liver and heart muscle, are also potentially life-threatening. In addition, pregnant women are at risk for the unborn child. Children whose mothers have become infected with the virus during pregnancy can be disabled or even stillborn. This topic might also be of interest to you: Ringel rubella during pregnancy