Rubella, commonly known as German measles,'s a disease caused by the rubella virus. The name "rubella"'s derived from the Latin, meaning little red. Rubella's also known as German measles because the disease was first described by German physicians in the mid-eighteenth century. This disease's often mild and attacks often pass unnoticed. The disease can last one to three days. Children recover more quickly than adults. Infection of the mother by Rubella virus during pregnancy can be serious; if… (More on Rubella)