How Do You Recognize The Symptoms Of German Measles?
Rubella, also known as German measles, is a minor illness usually found in children. These days, most people are vaccinated during childhood, but cases still occur. Check the temperature of the patient. German measles usually begins with a mild fever. The temperature very rarely goes above 100. You may mistake the illness as the common cold. Feel, gently, around the patient’s neck and behind the ears. Rubella also causes swollen lymph nodes and these areas are common pain areas. Ask the patient if he suffers from swollen joints, headaches, a runny nose or loss of appetite. These are minor symptoms that are known to occur in adults with Rubella. Look at the patient’s eyes. If they are puffy and red, the patient may suffer from conjunctivitis. This mild symptom is rarely found in children, but it can be common in adult cases. Check the patient’s face for a rash. The rash will appear as pink or light red spots just underneath the skin. Recognize the difference between other rashes and Ger
