MEASLES SYMPTOMS

MEASLES  is a viral disease affecting children between the age of six months and three years. A person exposed for the first time will develop a fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and white patches in the mouth. This occurs 3 to 7 days after the rash turns red and usually does not spread from the face to the rest of the body. The rash usually lasts 4 to 7 days, but can last up to 3 weeks, after which brown, fuzzy patches appear, and sometimes permanent peeling of the skin. In severe cases, the lungs, intestines, and brain can be affected, leading to serious consequences or death. Measles infection during pregnancy can cause adversel pregnancy outcomes, including birth defects, preterm birth, and low birth weight, but there is no evidence that it increases the risk of birth defects. In addition, because the mother contracted measles soon after birth, an infected newborn is at an increased risk of developing subcutaneous sclerosing panencephalitis later in life. .

1. What are the symptoms of measles?.

The  MEASLES SYMPTOMS include fever, fever with cough, red eyes, cold ,white spots in the mouth and muscle pain. There will be rashes on the body after 3-4 days, followed by vomiting, loose tool and stomach ache. 

Main causes.

Measles is caused by an extremely contagious virus called morbillivirus, a member of the paramyxoviridae family. It is spread by :

. Sharing food, drinks and utensils with someone who has measles.

Kissing someone with measles.

. Shaking hands or hugging someone with someone who has measles.

. Pregnant women to their babies during the pregnancy, delivery or while breastfeeding.

2. How to prevent measles?.

It can be prevented by giving MR vaccine (for Measles and Rubella). Usually, the vaccine is given to children under the age of five. 

3. Treatment of Measles.

There is no specific treatment for measles and the condition usually improves by itself within 7 to 10 days. To avoid the spreading of infection avoid contact with people who are vulnerable like pregnant women, immunocompromised people, and young children. Also try to stay away from work or school at least for 4 days when the measles rash first appears. 

 
Report of WH0

Last April, the World Health Organization warned that even before the end of the corona virus attack, the missile virus is becoming a threat. Measles-rubella vaccines were neglected during the Covid pandemic when only the focus was on the vaccine against the coronavirus. 

In poor countries, 2.5 crore children did not receive the first dose of Measles vaccine and 1.47 crore children did not receive the second dose. Last year, 1,28,000 deaths were caused by fifth-influenza virus among ninety lakh people all over the world.

At that time, the World Health Organization and UNICEF had issued a warning.

People also ask.

In how many days it is cured?

About 90% of susceptible individuals who come in contact with someone with viruses develop infections. The virus remains active on the surface for about 2 hours, where an infected patient has sneezing or cough. The measles remains active for at least 4 days before appearing and remains infectious for the next few days. 

What not to eat during measles?

Patients are advised to avoid soft drinks and caffeine -rich drinks. For fever, pain and pain, paracetamol or ibuprofen is prescribed. Children under 16 years of age should not be given aspirin.

WHO measles vaccine guidelines?

The measles vaccine has been in use since the 1960s. It is safe, effective and inexpensive. WHO recommends immunization for all susceptible children and adults for whom measles vaccination is not contraindicated