Causes And Complications Of Bell's Palsy

German Measles

German measles is a viral disease also known as rubella, though it is not the same as measles, which is known as rubeola. German measles is a generally mild disease that resolves on its own within a week or so. Rubella produces a red rash, swollen lymph nodes, and possibly a low fever. The disease is really only a threat to an unborn child. If a woman contracts it while pregnant, her baby can be born with severe congenital disabilities. Widespread vaccination against both rubella and rubeola have greatly reduced the incidence of both diseases. Like other suspect viruses linked to Bell's palsy, rubella may attack the cranial nerve, which is how Bell's palsy develops.