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Different from measles, but with comparable symptoms (such as a red rash), rubella (German measles) is a contagious viral infection. To contrast, measles (rubeola) is caused by one virus whereas rubella (German Measles) is caused by another (measles). There is a common RNA virus that is responsible for both measles and German measles. These diseases have similar symptoms and are transmitted by infected people's coughs and sneezes. The rashes, however, are distinct between the two disorders. The MMR vaccination can protect against both diseases. What is German Measles? German measles, also known as rubella, is caused by the rubella virus, ... Read More