The difference between measles and rubella

Measles in children is an infectious disease caused by measles virus infection. It causes cough, conjunctival congestion and runny nose symptoms in children. The rash usually starts behind the ears and gradually develops to the forehead, face and neck. Rubella is caused by rubella virus infection. It causes low fever and general rash in children. It will be accompanied by swollen lymph nodes behind the ears. The rash will spread all over the trunk and limbs within one day.