Measles | Rubella |
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Measles is caused by a virus that specifically infects the respiratory system | Rubella is caused by a virus that invades the lymph nodes, eyes and skin |
More severe and can be life threatening | Generally milder, but caution needed in pregnant women |
Small white spots in the mouth (called Koplik spots) within 2-3 days. Then a rash, red spots spread to the body after 3-5 days | Pink rash that begins in the face and moves to the body, lasts 3-5 days |