Rubella virus

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alphavirus
gptkb:Togaviridae
gptkbp:campaigns Conducted in outbreak situations
gptkbp:caused_by Rubella
gptkbp:clinical_trial Mild illness
gptkbp:complications Congenital rubella syndrome
gptkbp:coordinates gptkb:Person
gptkbp:current_use Hearing loss
Heart defects
Eye defects
gptkbp:data_type Single-stranded RNA
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:duration Long-lasting
gptkbp:family gptkb:Togaviridae
gptkbp:first_introduced In many countries
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Rubivirus
Used to assess immunity
gptkbp:gestation_period Can lead to serious birth defects
gptkbp:grooming_needs Infected individuals
gptkbp:healthcare Preventable disease
Aim to reduce incidence
Promotes vaccination awareness
gptkbp:historical_significance Impact on public health policy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rubella virus
gptkbp:incubation_period 2 to 3 weeks
gptkbp:instrument PCR testing
gptkbp:is_affected_by Pregnant women
gptkbp:is_compared_to Varies by region
gptkbp:is_protected_by Vaccination
gptkbp:is_recognized_by 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:military_strategy Routine childhood vaccination
gptkbp:public_awareness Key for prevention
gptkbp:recommendation Vaccination programs
gptkbp:research_focus Vaccine development
gptkbp:risk_factor Highest risk for congenital defects
Lack of vaccination
gptkbp:scientific_goals gptkb:2020
gptkbp:social_responsibility Serological testing
Endemic in some regions
Important in healthcare settings
Occur in unvaccinated populations
gptkbp:symptoms gptkb:Fever
Rash
Lymphadenopathy
Based on symptoms
gptkbp:transmission Airborne droplets
Vertical transmission
gptkbp:treatment Supportive care