TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -Recently the Turkish authorities stated that a grain shipment from India was detected with Rubella disease (Measles) and therefore the permit was refused by the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. So what exactly is this Rubella disease?
Regarding the presence of wheat that has been detected as having Rubella, the Indian Ministry of Trade and Agriculture has yet to comment on the situation. Launching from timesofindia.com, officials believe there is a disease of the Indian Rubella plant.
This disease can cause serious concern for any importing country, although this is a rare example of Indian wheat.
Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral infection caused by the Rubella virus and is characterized by a characteristic red rash.
Most people who get rubella usually have a mild illness, with symptoms that can include a low-grade fever, sore throat, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads throughout the body. In addition, if a woman becomes pregnant and becomes infected with Rubella, it can cause miscarriage or serious birth defects in the baby.
Rubella is not the same as measles, but the two diseases share some of the same signs and symptoms, such as a red rash. Rubella is caused by a different virus than measles, and it is not as contagious or as severe as measles.
Rubella is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Quoting from Cdc.gov, someone who has rubella can spread the disease to others for up to a week before the rash appears, and remain infectious for up to 7 days after.
However, 25-50 percent of people infected with Rubella do not develop a rash or have any symptoms. Even so, the person can still pass it on to others.
People infected with the Rubella virus should immediately notify friends, family, and those around them, especially pregnant women. This is done to prevent disease transmission Measles the.
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