What Is Rubella?
4. Runny Nose
Rubella will be mistaken for the common cold in some cases. This is because the disease tends to cause a stuffy and runny nose. The patient’s eyes will also sometimes become red and inflamed. In some instances, the patient’s lymph nodes will become enlarged and tender.
The lymph nodes help the body to destroy pathogens as they flow through the blood and the lymphatic system. When there is an infection in the body, the lymph nodes will have to work harder than usual, thus causing them to become swollen. The nodes that are likely to become swollen include those behind the ears, at the base of the skull, and at the rear of the neck.
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