Illustration copyright 2000 by
Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
http://www.nucleusinc.com
Rubella, also called German
measles or 3-day measles, usually causes a rash that is mild, starts on the
face, and spreads to the neck, the chest, and the rest of the body. It may
first appear as a mild blush before it develops into a more pinpoint rash with
distinctive spots.
|
By
|
Healthwise Staff |
|
Primary Medical Reviewer
|
John Pope, MD - Pediatrics |
|
Specialist Medical Reviewer
|
W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease |
|
Last Revised
|
August 31, 2012 |