What causes German measles?

German measles is caused by a virus, and is spread by fine droplets of moisture, which contain the virus. The droplets are produced when the infected person coughs, sneezes or even talks and another person then inhales these droplets and may become infected.

What are the symptoms of German measles?

Symptoms of German measles can include any of the following:

• Slight fever sometimes accompanied by a runny nose.
• Swollen glands behind the ears and around the neck.
• Loss of appetite.
• Sore throat.
• Rash that starts on the face and then spreads to the body. This rash usually lasts for about 3 days.

Definition of German Measles

German measles （德国麻疹）also known as Rubella (Latin, rubella = little red), it is a mild infectious disease that causes a sore throat and red spots all over the body. It is a contagious viral illness that causes tiredness, swollen lymph nodes, and a red, spotty rash.

It can seriously affect babies born to women who catch it soon after they become pregnant.