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German measles

By: Cynthia Barrow Healthcare Intro. German measles. Scientific name. The scientific name is Rubella, Morbilli, Rubeola . what is it…. It is a viral disease. What causes it? It is caused by a Rubella virus What causes it? Rubella virus Who gets it? Mainly young children.

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German measles

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  1. By: Cynthia Barrow Healthcare Intro German measles

  2. Scientific name • The scientific name is Rubella, Morbilli, Rubeola

  3. what is it…. • It is a viral disease. • What causes it? It is caused by a Rubella virus • What causes it? Rubella virus • Who gets it? Mainly young children

  4. What does it look like? • The German measles look like a a very bad rash or bumps all over.

  5. How do you get it? • People get measles when they breathe in tiny droplets that contain the measles virus. • People can also be infected by direct contact with fluid from the nose or mouth of an infected person.

  6. What are the symptoms? • Depending on the persons body, some people show or get the symptoms, and some people don’t. • Symptoms are: Rash, Slight Fever, Joint Aches, Head Ache, Discomfort, Runny nose, Sore Throat, and Redden Eyes…

  7. How is it diagnosed? • Measles can usually be diagnosed by symptoms. A blood test can confirm the diagnosis. • What is the treatmeant? There is no specific treatment for measles.

  8. Can it be prevented & how? • Measles can be prevented by immunization. • About 95 percent of vaccinated people are protected with one dose, and practically everyone is protected with two doses.

  9. Who discovered German Measles? Who discovered the cure? • In 1856 pediatrician Henry Hoplik discovered the measles

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