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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 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
Once someone is infected with the virus, it takes about 7-18 days before he or she actually becomes ill.
Like all viruses, chickenpox reproduce by entering a host cell and and then injecting the virus' genetic material into that host cell. The genetic material then gains control over the cell, in order to make futher copies of the virus until eventually the host cell bursts (dies) which release baby viruses. This process is repeated over and over.
What organs are involved with measles?
d it is a flu that you must get many of injections,curecan also be cuby bathing in lizard urine
How can you prove you've had a measles vaccination?
Typically, a person who needs proof of chickenpox can get a blood test showing antibodies to chickenpox. In some contexts, a signed statement from your doctor who diagnosed chickenpox will suffice.
What is the prognosis for a healthy child who contracts measles?
The prognosis for an otherwise healthy, well-nourished child who contracts measles is usually quite good.
- Technical Answer
The measles virus is transmitted via respiratory secretions, and causes a very serious febrile illness. It first infects the respiratory mucosa, spreads through the lymphatics and bloodstream, and can then infect the conjunctiva, respiratory tract, urinary tract, GI tract, endothelial cells, and the central nervous system. The maculopapular rash, which starts at the hairline and spreads over the whole body, is caused by immune T-cells targeted to the infected endothelial cells of the small blood vessels. T-cell deficient individuals do not have the rash, but do have uncontrolled disease which usually results in death. The damage, as well as the control of the disease, is most probably caused by the immune system. Pneumonia and encephalitis are serious consequences. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a very serious sequelae caused by a defective measles virus. It can cause neurological symptoms months or even years after the original infection. A live, attenuated vaccine has been available since 1967. It is given in combination with mumps and rubella vaccines (MMR) after 15 months of age. Individuals who received the killed vaccine prior to the introduction of the live attenuated vaccine do not have lasting immunity and should be revaccinated with the live virus. It is now also recommended that all individuals be re-vaccinated after eighteen years of age. Exposed, non-immune, individuals should be given immune serum globulin.
- Measles Basics
Measles is primarily a respiratory infection caused by a highly contagious virus found all over the world. The symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, sore and reddened eyes, followed by the characteristic red-brown rash. The rash usually starts on the face and spreads down the body, lasting three or more days.
The incubation period - that's the time between exposure to someone with the disease and the onset of the symptoms - is about 10 days. The red rash shows up three days to a week after the first symptoms. People are contagious from just before symptoms appear until 4 to 5 days after the rash appears.
Why are you Immune to Chickenpox but not to Measles?
The virus that causes Chicken Pox is different from the virus that causes Measles. If you receive the vaccination for Chicken Pox and not the vaccination for Measles, you are immune to the virus that causes Chicken Pox but have no immunity against the virus that causes Measles. Thus, while while Chicken Pox will not kill you from Reyes Syndrome, you might go blind from Measles. You should also get vaccinated for Measles.
We can be immune to chicken pox as if the mother of a baby has had chicken pox the mother will pass temporary immunity to the baby. You can also have a vaccination. If you have chicken pox once it is unlikely you will have it again. But you can get measles more than once unless you get vaccinated. Measles are also more serious than chicken pox.
What is prodromal period in measles?
The interval between the earliest symptom and the appearence of the disease
When was the pathogen of the measles first discovered?
Reports of measles go as far back to at least 600 B!.C!. however, the first scientific description of the disease and its distinction from smallpox is attributed to the Persian physician Ibn Razi (Rhazes) 860-932 who published a book entitled "The Book of Smallpox and Measles" (in Arabic: Kitab fi al-jadari wa-al-hasbah)!. In roughly the last 150 years, measles has been estimated to have killed about 200 million people worldwide!.[1] In 1954, the virus causing the disease was isolated from an 11-year old boy from the US, David Edmonston, and adapted and propagated on chick embryo tissue culture!.[2] To date, 21 strains of the measles virus have been identified!.[3] Licensed vaccines to prevent the disease became available in 1963!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Measles is a very infectious illness caused by a virus - a viral infection caused by the rubeola virus. It is an endemic disease; meaning it is continually present in a community and many people develop resistance. If measles enters an area where the people have never been exposed the result can be devastating.
Generally not. Most doctors will keep your vaccination record and recommend booster shots whenever necessary. On the whole, as long as you follow your doctor's recommendations, your chance of encountering measles is pretty low.
Can a child get adult measles?
Adults can get both chickenpox and shingles. Prior to universal vaccination in the US, chickenpox was considered a "childhood" disease. Since vaccination became routine, the average age of chickenpox patients has increased. The virus that causes the disease, varicella zoster virus, lives, dormant, in the spinal cord after the disease is over . In later adult years, this can flare up again as shingles.
An adult who never had chickenpox or the vaccine can't get shingles. Between one in five and one in three adults will get shingles after having chickenpox.
although German measles is considered a children's disease, adults have known to get it as well, and almost every child who was not immunized as an infant stands a good chance of catching it as well because it is highly contagious when someone comes in contact with the disease, it is quite dangerous for a pregnant woman because it could affect the fetus and have dire consequences.
Indeed you do. Â Measles can be very dangerous, especially people whose immunity systems are not working well, for example, people on cancer treatment. Â
People with measles should be nursed in a darkened room to protect the eyes, and put bicarbonate of soda in a bath ( not too hot ) to help relieve the itching.
