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Preferred term

Rubella virus  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • German Measles Virus
  • Measles Virus, German

Note

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

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 66

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012412

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