RUBELLA IgG AVIDITY

Rubella / German measles is a contagious viral infection that may cause mild or no symptoms in most people. Symptoms include fever, headache, skin rash, stuffy nose & red itchy eyes. However, it can cause serious problems for unborn babies whose mothers become infected during pregnancy. These babies develop Congenital Rubella syndrome with growth delays, cataract, deafness, heart defects & problem with mental development. Vaccination with MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella) vaccine gives adequate protection. Avidity measures the strength of binding of IgG with its target. Low avidity is an indicator of current infection.