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How long after the appearance of Koplik's spots does the measles rash appear?
A couple of days after the appearance of the Koplik's spots, the measles rash begins.
What is the rash associated with measles called?
These are called Koplik's spots, and are unique to measles infection.
What is the origination of the word liberty measles?
The origin is that it is another word for the German measles or Rubella wich is a skin rash.
He presence of a diffuse maculopapular rash and Koplik spots are characteristic of which of the following diseases?
It's measles.
What is the difference between measles and German measles?
Both Measles and Germal Measles (Rubella) are viruses. With German Measles you can get a blotchy red rash which comes and goes and usually disappears altogether after 2 days. You can sometimes suffer with a light cold prior to the rash appearing. German Measles can be dangerous for pregnant women who have no immunity to the virus. The infection period is usually a week before the rash until a week after it has disappeared. Measles has a mild upper respitatory affect. You can get a rash of spots, very high temperature which can last up to 4 days, cough, severe conjunctivitis and possibly encephalitis. The incubation period is 4 to 12 days and you can remain infectious for 3 to 5 weeks after rash.
What are the physical characteristics of the measles rash?
The rash starts out as flat, red patches, but eventually develops some bumps. The rash may be somewhat itchy.
How do i know for sure if i have the measles?
Measles is a very contagious viral infection that causes a rash all over your body. Measles can lead to serious health problems such as pneumonia, and in rare cases, it can cause seizures or meningitis. If you experience symptoms like rash, coughing, and seizures, you will have to consult a doctor.
What body part does the measles affect?
measles-measles mainly affects the skin on your body where a blotchy red rash appears, it also affects your immune system and you get a cough, runny nose and a fever.
What do you do about the rash that come with measles?
Ask your doctor what to use on the rash. The biggest thing is to not scratch. He might recommend regular Calamine lotion to dab on the spots.
Are measles and mumps contagious?
Yes, it is very contagious; people with measles can be contagious from four days before the rash appears, to four days after the the rash appears.
What is measles encephalitis?
A serious complication of measles occurring in about one out of every 1,000 cases, causing headache, drowsiness, and vomiting seven to ten days after the rash appears.
What is a centrifugal rash?
Centrifugal Rash: Outward rash, in means a rash first appears on the trunk then spreads to the extremities. (Example: Rubella Virus also known as German Measles)VS.Centripetal Rash: Inward rash, rash first appears in the extremities and the spreads towards the trunk. (Example: Rocky Mountain spotted fever)
