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german measles

 

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Noun german measles has 1 sense
  1. German measles, rubella, three-day measles, epidemic roseola - a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester
    --1 is a kind of measles, rubeola, morbilli

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German Measles

Description:

German measles, also known as rubella, is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children and causes a distinctive red rash. It is caused by the rubella virus and is usually a mild illness, but can have serious complications if contracted by pregnant women. German measles is characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.

Sample Sentences:

1. My daughter caught German measles from her classmate at school.

2. The doctor confirmed that the child's symptoms were indeed due to German measles.

3. Pregnant women are highly advised to get vaccinated against German measles to protect their unborn babies.

4. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the recent outbreak of German measles.

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