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Rubella virus MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Rubella virus
Tree Number(s)
B04.820.578.875.700.700
Unique ID
D012412
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012412
Annotation
do not confuse with RUBULAVIRUS, a RESPIROVIRUS; infection = RUBELLA
Scope Note
The type (and only) species of RUBIVIRUS causing acute infection in humans, primarily children and young adults. Humans are the only natural host. A live, attenuated vaccine is available for prophylaxis.
Entry Term(s)
Measles Virus, German
Registry Numbers
txid11041
NLM Classification #
QW 168.5.R8
Public MeSH Note
66
History Note
66
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/08/13
Rubella virus Preferred
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