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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is measles?
Infection with the measles virus. This is extremely contagious as it is easily transmitted through airborne particles. Patients can infect others even before they display symptoms. In pregnant women, the measles virus can also infect and cause harm to the fetus.
Symptoms of measles
Fever
Skin abnormality
Fever resolved for a few days then recurred
Recent contact with sick people with similar symptoms
Rash which started on the face
Bloodshot eyes
Cough
Fatigue
Questions your doctor may ask to check for measles
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose measles
Do you have a fever?
Do you have any skin problems?
Did the fever resolve for a few days, then recurred?
Are there people around you with the same symptoms?
Did your current skin symptoms start on the face?
Treatment for measles
There is no specific treatment for this condition. The doctor may give you medicines to relieve symptoms like fever. Certain groups like pregnant women and those with poor immunity may require hospitalization and medications injected through the bloodstream.
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References
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Moss WJ, Griffin DE. Measles. Lancet. 2012 Jan 14;379(9811):153-64. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)62352-5. Epub 2011 Aug 17. PMID: 21855993.
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Durrheim DN. Measles eradication-retreating is not an option. Lancet Infect Dis. 2020 Jun;20(6):e138-e141. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(20)30052-9. Epub 2020 Mar 17. PMID: 32197095.
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Guerra FM, Bolotin S, Lim G, Heffernan J, Deeks SL, Li Y, Crowcroft NS. The basic reproduction number (R<sub>0</sub>) of measles: a systematic review. Lancet Infect Dis. 2017 Dec;17(12):e420-e428. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(17)30307-9. Epub 2017 Jul 27. PMID: 28757186.
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