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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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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.
What is the short term effects of measles?
itchy skin
red bumps
Feeling sick
The symptoms of measles differ according to the time since the infection.
The first symptoms are cold-like symptoms such as fatigue, body aches....
After that, white spots on the inside of the cheeks can be seen (Koplik Spots)
A distinct Rash develops later accompanied with fever.
fever, runny nose, red runny eyes, red or reddish brown blotchy appearance.
kills you instantly with red lasers leaving marks on your skin
The classical symptoms of measles include a fever for at least three days, and the three Cs—cough, coryza (runny nose) and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The fever may reach up to 105° Fahrenheit/ 40° Celsius. Koplik's spots seen inside the mouth are pathognomonic (diagnostic) for measles but are not often seen, even in real cases of measles, because they are transient and may disappear within a day of arising. The characteristic measles rash is classically described as a generalized, maculopapular, erythematous rash that begins several days after the fever starts. It starts on the head before spreading to cover most of the body, often causing itching. The rash is said to "stain", changing colour from red to dark brown, before disappearing.[1]
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles
A red rash, if you want more specifics then ask your local doctor...hehehe. I sound like a commercial.
The symptoms of measles differ according to the time since the infection.
The first syptoms are cold-like symptoms such as fatigue, body aches....
After that, white spots on the inside of the cheeks can be seen (Koplik Spots)
A distinct Rash develops later accompanied with fever.
fever, runny nose, red runny eyes, red or reddish brown blotchy appearance.
Measles begins with the symptoms of a cold:
Headache
Fever
Runny nose
Dry cough
Watery, red, sore, puffy eyes
Sensitivity to light
The rash begins on the 4th or 5th day following the symptoms above and may appear as follows:
A raised, red rash starts behind the ears or on the forehead and spreads to rest of face and body
Spots and blisters on hands and feet
Spots in the mouth that may make it difficult to eat
Koplik spots (tiny white spots inside the cheeks).
While measles is probably best known for its full-body rash, the first symptoms of the infection are usually a hacking cough, runny nose, high fever, and red eyes. A characteristic marker of measles are Koplik's spots, small red spots with blue-white centers that appear inside the mouth.
Incubation is 12-25 days, more commonly 14-18 days.
Contagious from 3 days before symptoms begin until 9 days after they first appear, for a total of 12 days.
It is spread through the saliva and close contact - even infected persons without symptoms can spread it.
Measles was once a common childhood infection caused by virus of the paramyxovirus group. It is characterised by spots and a respiratory infection causing high fever, cough and runny nose. It is very contagious - nine out of 10 children exposed to the virus will develop measles.
Babies generally have a natural immunity to measles for the first six to eight months of their life, due to immunity passed on from their mother.
At what age is the measles vaccine given to children?
It depends on the kind of vaccine. Injections of Flu vaccines can not be given to infants under 6 months old, as is true for many vaccines since an infant's immune system is not developed enough for a proper response to vaccinations until after 6 months. Nasal sprays containing attenuated flu virus vaccines can not be given to children under two. Ask your pediatrician what vaccines should be given and when.
MMR is usually given subcutaneously.
Live attenuated parenteral vaccines such as MMR are recommended by the manufacturers to be administered via the subcutaneous route. However, the efficacy of this vaccine is probably not adversely affected by the intramuscular rather than subcutaneous route. In addition, it is unnecessary to repeat doses of vaccine administered by the intramuscular route rather than by the subcutaneous route.
yes
Where can you find single doses of vaccines?
You can call various pharmacies and see if they have them available. Usually, they will only provide you with an injection from the single dose vial, rather than let you have the vial for self-administration, however. This may vary per state laws. Vaccine may be available as pre-loaded single dose syringes that you can get from your physician, if there is a need for you to have preservative free* vaccine, discuss this with your doctor and pharmacist for the best information about your area and state laws.
*Only single doses are preservative free
Does measles rash cover whole body?
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
