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Infectious Diseases I

Hind,s mother brought her 2-year-old daughter to you in the primary health center, Hind,s aunt developed rubella 2 weeks ago and they visited her yesterday. Hind,s mother worried about herself and her daughter. Of the following, the BEST advice to Hind,s mother is

ExplanationRubella virus is most contagious through direct or droplet contact with nasopharyngeal secretions from 2 days before until 5 to 7 days after rash onset, although virus may be present in nasopharyngeal secretions from 7 days before until 14 days after the rash.