Rubella

Paul Auwaerter, M.D.

MICROBIOLOGY

RNA togavirus, genus Rubivirus.
- Considerable viral diversity: WHO recognizes 12 genotypes.
Worldwide infection, with only human reservoirs known.
- Epidemic in Japan (2013-19, ongoing), primarily boys and men born before 1995 (start of national immunization program for boys).

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