Rubella virus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:cause Rubella
gptkbp:clinical_trial Mild illness
gptkbp:community_health Preventable disease
Aim to reduce incidence
Promotes vaccination awareness
gptkbp:complications Congenital rubella syndrome
gptkbp:condition Hearing loss
Heart defects
Eye defects
gptkbp:diagnosis Serological testing
Based on symptoms
gptkbp:diseases Important in healthcare settings
Occur in unvaccinated populations
gptkbp:epidemiology Endemic in some regions
gptkbp:family gptkb:Togaviridae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Rubivirus
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:global_eradication_goal gptkb:2020
gptkbp:grooming_needs Infected individuals
gptkbp:historical_significance Impact on public health policy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rubella virus
gptkbp:immunity_duration Long-lasting
gptkbp:immunization_campaigns Conducted in outbreak situations
gptkbp:immunization_strategy Routine childhood vaccination
gptkbp:incubation_period 2 to 3 weeks
gptkbp:infection_during_pregnancy Can lead to serious birth defects
gptkbp:is_affected_by Pregnant women
gptkbp:is_compared_to Varies by region
gptkbp:is_recognized_as gptkb:1962
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to gptkb:MMR_vaccine
gptkb:High
Updated periodically
Generally safe
Live attenuated
Childhood vaccination
Important for herd immunity
Mild reactions
Part of childhood immunization schedule
gptkbp:prevention Vaccination
gptkbp:public_awareness Key for prevention
gptkbp:recommendation Vaccination programs
gptkbp:research_focus Vaccine development
gptkbp:risk_during_first_trimester Highest risk for congenital defects
gptkbp:risk_factor Lack of vaccination
gptkbp:rna_type Single-stranded RNA
gptkbp:scientific_instruments PCR testing
gptkbp:serological_survey Used to assess immunity
gptkbp:symptoms gptkb:Fever
Rash
Lymphadenopathy
gptkbp:transmission Airborne droplets
Vertical transmission
gptkbp:treatment Supportive care
gptkbp:vaccine_introduction In many countries
gptkbp:vector gptkb:humans
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rubulavirus
gptkb:Alphavirus
gptkb:Togaviridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7