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8th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases

June 09-11, 2025 | Rome, Italy

June 09 -11, 2025 | Rome, Italy

Rubella

Rubella

Rubella, also known as German measles, is a viral infection caused by the rubella virus. The virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets and is characterized by a mild rash, fever, and lymphadenopathy. While rubella infection is generally mild, its significant impact lies in its potential to cause congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) if contracted by pregnant women, especially during the first trimester. Congenital rubella syndrome is associated with severe birth defects, including deafness, cataracts, heart defects, and intellectual disabilities. The devastating consequences of CRS highlight the importance of preventing rubella in pregnant women through vaccination. The widespread use of the rubella vaccine as part of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has led to a significant decline in rubella cases and CRS globally.

Committee Members
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Francis J. Castellino

Francis J. Castellino

University of Notre Dame, United States
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Stephen Hsu

Stephen Hsu

Augusta University, United States
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Claudia Ferreira

Claudia Ferreira

Biophytis Sorbonne, France
Infection 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Yazdan Mirzanejad

Yazdan Mirzanejad

University of British Columbia, Canada
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conference - Elena Chiappini

Elena Chiappini

University of Florence, Italy
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Dong H Kwon

Dong H Kwon

Long Island University, United States
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Debra Hawkins

Debra Hawkins

University of Oklahoma, United States

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