1F02

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Rubella

Description

A disease caused by an infection with the rubella virus. This disease commonly presents with lymphadenopathy, or an exanthem that starts on the face and spreads to the limbs and trunk. Transmission is commonly by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, or direct contact.

Index terms

  • Rubella

Exclusions from above levels

  • NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Child codes

  • 1F02.0 – Rubella with neurological complications
  • 1F02.1 – Rubella arthritis
  • 1F02.2 – Rubella without complication
  • 1F02.Y – Rubella with other specified complication

Foundation children elsewhere

  • KA62.8 – Congenital rubella syndrome

Sibling codes

  • 1F00 – Herpes simplex infections
  • 1F01 – Roseola infantum
  • 1F03 – Measles
  • 1F04 – Erythema infectiosum
  • 1F05 – Picornavirus infections presenting in the skin or mucous membranes
  • 1F0Y – Other specified viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions
  • 1F0Z – Viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions, unspecified

Foundation entity

Rubella – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/410022648

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases