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id say you'd get measles 2 times in your life time because they arent that common but youd get it at a young age so you normally wont have to deal with it when you are older
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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.
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.
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 are the MMR side effects?
Measles causes a rash all over the body. They can cause pneumonia and even seizure's. Rubella is a strain of measles that causes a rash on the body, swollen glands, tiredness. It is also called German Measles's. Mumps causes swollen salivary glands, it causes tiredness, loss of appetite. These are all viruses that can be prevented by the MMR vaccine.
What is the rash associated with measles called?
These are called Koplik's spots, and are unique to measles infection.
How can measles be diagnosed?
Measles infection is almost always diagnosed based on its characteristic symptoms, including Koplik's spots, and a rash which spreads from central body structures out towards the arms and legs.
What is the first visible sign of rubella?
first visible sign of rubella is a fine red rash that begins on the face and rapidly moves downward to cover the whole body within 24 hours. The rash lasts about three days,
How big can a rash be?
A rash may occur on only one area of the skin, or it could cover almost all of the body
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.
He presence of a diffuse maculopapular rash and Koplik spots are characteristic of which of the following diseases?
It's measles.
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.
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.
