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German Measles (Rubella). German Measles Virus. Icosahedral shape Contains RNA. German Measles Symptoms. Rubella comes from the Latin words for “little red” Creates dense groups of small skin rash Produces swollen lymph nodes, runny nose, and fever. German Measles Transmission.
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German Measles Virus Icosahedral shape Contains RNA
German Measles Symptoms Rubella comes from the Latin words for “little red” Creates dense groups of small skin rash Produces swollen lymph nodes, runny nose, and fever
German Measles Transmission Spread through respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing Also spread through body secretions and excretions
Mumps Virus Helical shape RNA virus
Mumps Symptoms Infects salivary glands, especially the parotid gland Primary symptom is swollen checks Can also cause fever, headache, and malaise Testicular inflammation is common, ovarian inflammation can happen but is rare
Mumps Transmission Spread through airborne transmission of respiratory droplets by sneezing and coughing Also spread from direct contact with saliva
Smallpox Virus Variola virus Contains DNA
Smallpox Symptoms Pox comes from the Latin word for “spotted” Extensive rash High fever, malaise, and body-aches Elevated, fluid-filled, cutaneous vesicles
Smallpox Complications of smallpox include bacterial super-infections of the skin and organs, pneumonia, sepsis, arthritis, keratitis, and encephalitis.