"Rubella virus" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
| Descriptor ID |
D012412
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| MeSH Number(s) |
B04.820.850.700.700
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| Concept/Terms |
Rubella virus- Rubella virus
- Measles Virus, German
- German Measles Virus
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