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Rubella (German Measles) What are the symptoms of rubella The symptoms of rubella - malaise,
slight fever, swollen glands, followed by a slight rash a day or two later
- develop two or three weeks after exposure. These symptoms may be mild
and sometimes unnoticeable. A blood test can confirm the diagnosis of rubella.
How does rubella affect my pregnancy If you have contracted rubella in the first month of your pregnancy, your baby has a 35% chance of developing serious congenital malformation. As the pregnancy progresses, the risk decreases. By the third month, the risk is down to 10% to 15%, after which the risk is negligible. To add your views on this article or read others comments Click Here
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