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German measles is caused by the rubella virus. This virus is spread when infected people cough and sneeze droplets into the air. You breathe the droplets in and they travel from your mouth, nose and throat to the rest of your body.

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Created: Jul 09, 2009 - 13:10 (Last Updated: Sep 08, 2009 - 12:57)

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A young boy with measles.