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GERMAN MEASLES VIRUS [1 record]

Record 1 2017-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Viral Diseases
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies virales
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
CONT

La rubéole congénitale est consécutive à une infection maternelle primaire par le virus de la rubéole, transmis au fœtus par voie hématogène placentaire.

Key term(s)
  • virus rubéolique

Spanish

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