Is rubella virus positive contagious?
Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on September 17, 2024
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If the rubella virus is positive, it is contagious and can be transmitted through general airborne droplets and respiratory routes, as well as through general contact. Patients with rubella or carriers of the rubella virus are the main sources of infection. The incubation period for rubella is generally around two weeks, after which symptoms may appear. Rubella is a self-limiting disease, and there are no specific antiviral drugs available, so symptomatic treatment is generally required. For mild cases, isolation at home is typically sufficient; however, severe cases may require hospitalization and mainly symptomatic treatment. If there is significant fever, antipyretic analgesics may be used for management.
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