Overview
Rubella Virus is a member of the Togaviridae family and is a major cause of birth defects, miscarriages and stillbirths. The virus primarily affects children and pregnant women, resulting in a variety of complications including fever, rash, arthritis and encephalitis. This virus is spread through contact with an infected person's saliva, nose and throat discharges, and through airborne droplets. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent rubella virus infection. Vaccination of pregnant women can greatly reduce the incidence of congenital rubella syndrome in newborns.
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