(1) whats the pathogen that causes the disease rubella aka German measles, (2) how the disease is transmitted, (3) the signs/symptoms of the disease, and (4) means of prevention/treatment if present.

 

1. Rubella virus
2. Rubella spreads through infected fluids
3. Signs and symptoms includes; fever (low grade), headache, mild pink eye, runny nose, cough, general discomfort, swollen and enlarged lymph nodes
4. Best prevention measure for rubella is vaccination. Often there is no treatment for rubella. Best way to manage it is to treat the symptoms

Step-by-step explanation

1. Rubella virus is a member of Rubivirus in the family Togaviridae. It is the pathogenic agent of the disease rubella
2. Rubella spreads when people breathe in virus-infected fluid. For example, droplets sprayed into the air when a person with rubella sneezes or cough. Sometimes it can be transmitted when one share food or drinks with infected person. It can also be pass through an infected pregnant woman to the unborn child through bloodstream.
3. Signs and symptoms of rubella may appear 2 to 3 weeks after exposure and mostly include low grade fever and headache. People may also experience runny nose, eye redness, red rash and cervical lymphadenopathy. Approximately 25% of people infected may not experience any symptoms
4. Prevention of rubella infection is achieved by vaccination by rubella (MMR) combination vaccine or measles, mumps, rubella and vericella (MMRV) combination vaccine. Vaccination after exposure do not prevent infection. Women who are planning to get pregnant should be vaccinated to protect them and the fetus. There is no treatment but symptoms can be managed with bed rest and medicines for fever or runny nose.