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Revision as of 12:07, 24 July 2014
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Scanning electron microscope image of Rubella virus. From: blog.cytalk.com [2]
Etiology/Bacteriology
Taxonomy
| Domain = Viruses | Class = ssRNA viruses | Order = ssRNA positive-strand viruses, no DNA stage | Family = Togaviridae | Genus = Rubivirus
Description
Pathogenesis
Transmission
Rubella virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory fluid. (2) The virus initially infects the respiratory tract and begins the replication process in that location. (3)
