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Measles
Measles (two types, Rubeola, "red measles" and Rubella, "German measles") is a very contagious respiratory infection best known for its rash and flu-like symptoms. Questions concerning symptoms, causes, diagnosis, transmission, prevention and treatment can be found here.
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What is also called the red measles?
Measles is also sometimes called rubeola, 5-day measles, or hard measles.
How many people died from measles in the civil war?
200,000 recruits were physically unfit and discharged either because they were ill or they suffered from other maladies, but still many slipped through the cracks and enlisted while very ill. Approximately three out of every five soldiers died of disease especially during the first year of the Civil War. Approximately half the deaths of soldiers were tuberculosis; pneumonia; diarrhea, whooping cough; chickenpox; intestinal disorders; mumps and measles. Because of the unhygienic shape of the Federal camps (rotten food and garbage of all types) bacteria and viruses spread throughout the camps and bowel disorders were common. Well over three quarters of the soldiers would contract chronic diarrhea or dysentery. Typhoid was treated with quinine and reduced fatalities, but malaria struck one quarter of the soldiers. Exposure to the elements, especially becoming damp and cold; pneumonia was the third leading cause of death.
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Why smallpox to eradicate easier than measles?
Small pox was eradicated because many countries suffered greatly from it and it had a 30-40% kill rate. Many of the industrialized countries (U.S., U.K., Sweden) feared infected people coming into their country and infecting their population. For more you should read Scourge: The Once and Future Threat of Small Pox
How many measles viruses could fit on the head of a pin?
Over five million, and under a billion, probably depending on which virus we're talking about.
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.
Can you get measles if you have had it before?
me mum got told of a doctor when i was a baby that i was a natural carrier of it that i would not get sick just pass it about
How many people die of measles?
Death of measles is quite rare, and does not happen to many people. It is just a worse symptom than the chicken pox and you would only die from it if you had a disease such aids or something as strong as that. If you are worried, and the spots do not go away, consult your local doctor.
Three illnesses casued by viruses are chicken pox, measles, and the stomach flu.
YES. I've had to deal with eczema for 35 years, daily applying cortisone to my face and all over the areas that may have gotten too much heat or sun. I'm on my 4th day of taking moringa and have no bumps or sign of eczema anywhere. And I spent 2 hours in the sun and 90 degree heat on the second day! It works. not only for eczema. for everything!
What is the treatment for measles?
Maintain bedrest and provide quit activities for the children. if there is sensitivity to light keep it pretty dark. a cool mist vaporizer can be used to relieve cough.
In most cases of children who have measles, rest and simple measures to reduce a fever are all that are needed for a full recovery. If there are no complications, symptoms will usually disappear within 7-10 days.
While antibiotics are of no use to treat the virus, they may be prescribed for any secondary bacterial infections that develop.
In severe cases of measles, particularly when there are more serious complications, hospital treatment may be required.
Measels lasts about 2 weeks. There is no specific treatment as it goes away on it's own. If a child gets a fever, they can be given home remedies for that.
There is no current cure for the measles virus. Supportive care is given to the patient while the body fights the virus. Means of supportive care include: fever and pain medications, intravenous (IV) fluids, and antibiotics.
What harmful effect does measles virus have on humans?
The measles virus can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, encephalitis, and an increased risk of death, especially in young children and those with weakened immune systems. It can also cause long-term effects, such as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare but fatal neurodegenerative disease that can occur years after the initial infection. Additionally, measles can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to other infections.
Did measles come in the new world or the old world?
The disease originated in Africa (old world) and spread to tropical areas of the Americas mostly via the slave trade. It is not currently common to other tropical areas like South and Southeast Asia or the Pacific Islands.
How many people in the UK catch the measles every year?
20 million, but mostly in third world countries
When did measles vaccine become available?
vaccine against rubella became available in 1969. In the 20 years following the introduction of the vaccine, reported rubella cases dropped 99.6%.
If you had measles as a child best describes your immunity to measles?
Measles is caused by paramyxo virus and although may have infected humans once to give rise to antigens as immunization can again infect humans.
What is the rash associated with measles called?
These are called Koplik's spots, and are unique to measles infection.
