I am not sure if "pseudo measles" is in reference to rubella, or "German measles" as opposed to Rubeola, the viral cause of typical measles.

Measles or Rubeola is one or the TORCH infections [Toxoplasmosis, Other (Syphilis/Parvovirus B19/Varicella Zoster Virus), Rubella Virus, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex Virus] which can cause a variety of harmful effects on the developing fetus including microcephaly, intercerebral calcifications, interuterine growth restriction and low birth weight, hepatosplenomegaly (enlarged spleen and liver), thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet levels), blindness, development delay/disability, as well as rashes and physical deformities.

Acquired rubella in older children and adult is a self-limited illness with fever, rash and flu-like symptoms. However, infants born with Congenital Rubella Syndrome are at risk for growth retardation; mental retardation; malformations of the heart and eyes; deafness; and liver, spleen, and bone marrow problems.

In order to prevent TORCH infections, pregnant women are screened for their immunity against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR titer) and are instructed to avoid cat/kitten litter and feces to reduce the exposure to toxoplasmosis. If you or someone you know is pregnant and concerned about her health, do see your primary care physician or obstetrician/gynecologist to learn more about preventing TORCH infections in pregnancy.


This website at WebMD provides further information on this topic:

http://children.webmd.com/torch-syndrome