Synonyms Chlamydia infection, listeria infection, syphilis infection, rubella infection, chickenpox infection, cytomegalovirus infection, HIV infection, toxoplasmosis infection, fungal infection Introduction The fruit (child) is threatened by an infection (inflammation) during pregnancy on the one hand already in the womb (by the infected blood of the mother, which reaches the fruit via placenta). On the other … Infections during pregnancy
Viruses Although a vaccination eliminates the risk of infection, unfortunately not all women take advantage of it. If the mother is infected up to the 12th week of pregnancy (early pregnancy), the embryo suffers from the so-called Gregg syndrome: heart defects, deafness and a cataract (clouding of the lens) occur. After this, complications affecting the … Viruses | Infections during pregnancy
Fungal infections The vaginal mucosa (S. vagina) of a pregnant woman is particularly susceptible to a fungal infection due to its hormonal position. Nevertheless, due to possible side effects during early pregnancy, only preparations that support the natural vaginal flora should be used (natural yoghurt, Vagiflor). Specific anti-fungal medications (antimycotics) must then be used in … Fungal infections | Infections during pregnancy
Synonyms in the broadest sense Rubeola, rubella infection, rubella virus, rubella exanthema, rubella rash English: German measles, Rubella EpidemiologyResources The virus, which is spread worldwide, is transmitted via the air (=aerogenous) by droplets, e.g. when coughing, sneezing or through direct saliva contact when kissing. Rubella is a so-called “children’s disease”, but it can be observed … Rubella
Pathogen The causative agent of rubella is the rubella virus. It is an RNA virus from the genus Togaviridae. The rubella virus occurs only in humans. The human is therefore the only host. Like the measles, mumps or chickenpox virus, the rubella virus causes a typical childhood disease. Symptoms Before the appearance of the rash … Pathogen | Rubella
Rubella in adults – What are the special features? Since rubella is a typical childhood disease, it is very rare in adults. However, unvaccinated adults are just as susceptible to infection as children. A special danger exists for the unborn children of non-vaccinated pregnant women who are infected with rubella. Rubella in adults, like in … Rubella in adults – What are the special features? | Rubella
Vaccination The vaccination recommendations in Germany are based on the Standing Committee on Vaccination STIKO. This commission recommends: Since rubella is a typical childhood disease, the early choice of vaccination is not surprising. The second vaccination is not to be taken as a refresher. After the first vaccination, about 90-95% of those vaccinated have sufficient … Vaccination | Rubella
Incubation period The time from the infection with rubella to the outbreak of rubella is on average 14-21 days.In 50% of cases, however, the disease progresses asymptomatically and does not appear at all. Differential DiagnosisExclusion Diseases Rubella must be distinguished from other diseases that also cause a reddish skin rash. These include measles, three-day fever … Incubation period | Rubella
Complications Complications are very rare and, when they occur, consist of a persistent chronic inflammation of the joints or an inflammation of the brain that sets in much later, known as progressive rubella panencephalitis, an inflammation of the brain caused by the rubella virus and affecting the entire brain. If a pregnant woman falls ill … Complications | Rubella
Definition The classical childhood disease “rubella” is caused by the rubella virus and leads to a typical skin rash, which is also called rubella exanthema. Only about 50 % of those infected show symptoms. The rubella exanthema appears a few days after symptoms such as rhinitis, headache and aching limbs as well as a slight … Rubella rash
Associated symptoms Typical is a so-called prodromal stage, i.e. a preliminary stage of the disease, before the rubella rash appears. The prodromal stage consists of symptoms such as cough, rhinitis and sore throat. Headache and aching limbs also occur. The general condition is usually not particularly restricted. A slight temperature increase up to 38°C is … Associated symptoms | Rubella rash
Introduction Rubella infection is a globally spread viral disease that occurs mainly in childhood. The Permanent Vaccination Commission of the Robert Koch Institute, or STIKO for short, publishes the vaccination recommendations applicable in Germany. These include vaccination against rubella, usually in combination with vaccinations against measles and mumps as the so-called MMR vaccination. The first … Vaccination against rubella
