Organisms

Rubella virus

The type (and only) species of RUBIVIRUS causing acute infection in humans, primarily children and young adults. Humans are the only natural host. A live, attenuated vaccine is available for prophylaxis.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The type (and only) species of RUBIVIRUS causing acute infection in humans, primarily children and young adults. Humans are the only natural host. A live, attenuated vaccine is available for prophylaxis.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Measles Virus, German
  • German Measles Virus

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with RUBULAVIRUS, a RESPIROVIRUS; infection = RUBELLA

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History Note

66

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  1. B04w.820w.578w.875w.700w.700w

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NLM Classification

QW 168.5.R8

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Rubella virus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012412. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012412
  2. Rubella virus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubella_virus
  3. Rubella virus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701609