What Is Rubella? What Are German Measles? What Causes Rubella Or German Measles?
Rubella, also known as German measles, is an infectious disease caused by the rubella virus. The virus passes from person-to-person via droplets in the air expelled when infected people cough or sneeze - the virus may also be present in the urine, feces and on the skin. The hallmark symptoms of rubella are an elevated body temperature and a pink rash. Although rubella can infect people of all ages, it most commonly affects young children.