Rubella

• Classification: Togaviridae – Rubivirus – Rubella virus (1)

• Characteristics : highly contagious, slow replication cycle

• Receptors : Not identified (phospho,glycolipids ?)

• Pathogenesis : asymptomatic -> rash, rubella associated artritis and neurological complications

• Host: humans only

• Anti-viral stuff : vaccines (live attentuated)