Virus
rubella virus
ru·bel·la vi·rus [ roo-bel-uh vahy-ruhs ]
Effect:
Acquired Immunity; Increased Antibody Production
May Prevent:
Rubella
More Information:
Definitions related to rubella virus:
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An enveloped, positive sense single-stranded RNA virus that is the causative agent of Rubella (German Measles).NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Any viral organism that can be assigned to the species Rubella virus.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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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.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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