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Viral Exanthems

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Dermatologic Manifestations of Rubella

Specialty: Infectious Diseases

Category: Viral Exanthems

Sub-category: Dermatologic Disorders

Symptoms:
pink, maculopapular rash; fever; lymphadenopathy; joint pain; red spots on the soft palate (forchheimer spots)

Root Cause:
Rubella virus infection causing immune-mediated skin and systemic reactions.

How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical evaluation of rash and symptoms, confirmed by rubella IgM antibodies or PCR.

Treatment:
Supportive care, as the disease is usually self-limiting. Vaccination is key for prevention.

Medications:
No specific antiviral therapy; symptomatic relief includes acetaminophen or NSAIDs for fever and pain.

Prevalence: How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Reduced globally due to vaccination; still occurs in regions with low immunization rates.

Risk Factors: Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Lack of vaccination, pregnancy (risk of congenital rubella syndrome), and close contact with infected individuals.

Prognosis: The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Good for most individuals; self-limiting in immunocompetent hosts.

Complications: Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Arthralgia, encephalitis, congenital rubella syndrome in pregnant women.