Rubella Virus
A Viral Biorealm page on the Rubella Virus
Classification
Viruses; ssRNA viruses; ssRNA (+) viruses; Togavirdae; Rubivirus; Rubella Virus [NCBI]
Description and significance
The only member of the Rubivirus genus, Rubella Virus is responsible for the common childhood disease known as German Measles or Three Day Measles. [CDC] Rubella Virus has only been known to infect humans under natural conditions
Genome structure
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Cell structure, metabolism & life cycle
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Ecology (including pathogenesis)
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Interesting feature
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