Rubella
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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), mostly boys and men born before 1995 (start of national immunization program for boys).
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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), mostly boys and men born before 1995 (start of national immunization program for boys).
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