There are always concerns about a babys health. Many parents overreact to the smallest problem, but you really cant be too careful when it comes to your babys health. Recognizing the symptoms to the most common diseases is very important to early diagnosis and treatment.
Rubella or German Measles: Its sometimes referred to as the 3-day measles as well. It affects the skin and lymph nodes. Its not the same virus that cause measles. It can pass through a pregnant womans bloodstream to infect her unborn baby.
Rubella infection may begin with 1 or 2 days of mild fever (99 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or 37.2 to 37.8 degrees Celsius) and swollen, tender lymph nodes, usually in the back of the neck or behind the babys ears. On the second or third day, a rash appears that begins on the babys face and spreads downward. As it spreads down the body, it usually clears on the face. This rash is often the first sign of illness that a parent notices.
The rubella rash can look like many other viral rashes. It appears as either pink or light red spots, which may merge to form evenly colored patches. The rash can itch and lasts up to 3 days. As the rash passes, the affected...
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