MONDO_0004656 (rubella) can be described as follows. A viral infection caused by the rubella virus. It is initially manifested with flu-like symptoms that last one or two days, followed by the development of a characteristic red rash which lasts from one to five days. The rash first appears in the neck and face. It subsequently spreads to the rest of the body. Also known as: Rubella infection, Rubella virus caused disease or disorder, Rubella virus disease or disorder, Rubella virus infectious disease, german measles, three-Day Measles.