Rubella Infection

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A viral infection caused by the rubella virus. It is initially manifested with flu-like symptoms that last one or two days, followed by the development of a characteristic red rash which lasts from one to five days. The rash first appears in the neck and face. It subsequently spreads to the rest of the body.

**Synonyms:** - German Measles - German Measles - Rubella - Rubella - Three-Day Measles