What Is Rubella?
9. Diagnosis
The symptoms of rubella are similar to many other diseases, so it can be very difficult to diagnose it without further testing. In many cases, the disease won’t be diagnosed at all because the symptoms tend to be so mild. If rubella is suspected, then blood samples may be taken in order to confirm the diagnosis.
When there is a virus in the body, the immune system will react by producing antibodies. These are proteins that attach themselves to the virus, rendering it unable to do us any harm. Blood tests can look for these antibodies, helping to confirm the presence of the virus.
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