10 Rubella Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #10: Stiff Neck
The stiff neck can be caused by swollen lymph nodes in the neck or the ear. The stiff neck will usually go away once the swelling of the lymph nodes has also reduced. If the stiff neck is persistent or is accompanied by an earache, headache, and dizziness, patients need to call their doctor right away. The stiff neck can be part of the symptoms of a rubella complication which is encephalitis. Encephalitis is a complication of the virus where the brain is inflamed. This complication, however, is rare and morbidity is also very low for rubella encephalitis.
Most rubella symptoms are mild and manageable. A persistent headache, earache, and stiff neck accompanied by drowsiness will need immediate physician care.
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