Cover -- Rubella Viruses -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Preface -- Historical Introduction -- Chapter 1. Molecular Virology of Rubella Virus -- Introduction -- Structure of the virion -- Genome organization -- Attachment and entry -- Intracellular site of RNA replication -- Transcription and translation -- Genome replication -- Interactions between rubella virus proteins and cellular proteins involved in cell cycle regulation -- Assembly of virions -- Molecular epidemiology of rubella -- General comments about the molecular virology of rubella virus -- References -- Chapter 2. Clinical Features: Post-Natally Acquired Rubella -- Introduction -- Clinical features -- Differential diagnosis -- Complications -- Congenitally acquired infection -- References -- Chapter 3. Laboratory Diagnosis of Rubella and Congenital Rubella -- Introduction -- Laboratory techniques -- Diagnosis of rubella -- Remaining diagnostic problems -- Conclusions and outlook -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 4. Rubella Vaccine -- Introduction -- Active immunization -- Dose and route of administration -- Combination of the vaccine -- Immune responses -- Protective effects and reinfection -- Adverse events -- Contraindications and precautions -- Use of rubella-containing vaccine globally -- Cost-effectiveness of rubella-containing vaccines in developing countries -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 5. Rubella Epidemiology: Surveillance to Monitor and Evaluate Congenital Rubella Prevention Strategies -- Congenital rubella infection -- Epidemiological features of the rubella virus -- Prevention of congenital rubella -- References -- Future Requirements -- List of Contributors -- Index.