Measles show symptoms such as:<\/strong>
\nOnce after you are suspected with the virus, the virus multiplies itself in the back of the throat and lung area. Then it may pass throughout the body to enter other areas. Apart from the measles rash, the symptoms you may notice are:<\/p>\n\u2022 Fever, sore eyes, and runny nose
\n\u2022 Harsh, dry cough
\n\u2022 Feeling tired, ache and pains
\n\u2022 Tiny white spots that appear inside the mouth, and persists for days
\n\u2022 Diarrhea and vomiting<\/p>\n
Besides the underlying symptoms, several children suffering from the measles are found as inactive and miserable for 3-5days. Then the high temperature and rash gradually fades followed by other symptoms of measles. Most children are seen getting better within a week, but they may face irritating cough that persists. Rashes caused by other viruses mentioned above are often mistaken for measles. But measles virus can cause severe illness.<\/p>\n
Complications one may face:<\/strong>
\nComplications appear in children who have a weak immune system, are malnutrition or in the adults.
\nCommon complications that develop are:
\n\u2022 Inflammation of the voice box
\n\u2022 Eye infection
\n\u2022 Ear infection causing earache
\n\u2022 Infections of the airways, such as bronchitis and croup that are common
\nA fewer common complications are:
\n\u2022 Fit or convulsion occurs in about 1 in 200 cases.
\n\u2022 Brain inflammation (encephalitis). It can be rare but is a serious complication. Occurring in about 1 in 5,000 cases, it may cause drowsiness, headache and vomiting starting after a week of measles rash
\n\u2022 Encephalitis (brain inflammation) can take place. Few children die from this complication as well
\n\u2022 Liver infection (hepatitis)
\n\u2022 Pneumonia is one of the serious complications that can develop too. The symptoms may be fast or difficulty in breathing, chest pains and feeling much ill or weak
\n\u2022 Squint or when the eyes point in different directions is also common in children who suffer from measles. This virus affects the nerve or muscles to the eye
\nApart from the complications mentioned, one of the rare brain diseases, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis may appear years later in those who experienced measles symptoms. This condition can be fatal. There is no specific treatment for the condition, but one can take preventive measures that are enough to lead a disease free life.<\/p>\nHow can you prevent or treat the condition?<\/strong>
\nA vaccine or the combination of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) shot can prevent the disease. As per CDC, children have to get two doses:<\/p>\n\u2022 The first one at 12 through 15 months of age
\n\u2022 The second one at 4 through 6 years of age<\/p>\n
The vaccine assures immunity from measles for decades. Also, one may not find any proper treatment for the already established measles symptoms. But, there are post-exposure vaccines as well as immune serum globulin that can help and prevent further spread of the measles rash.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Post- exposure vaccines- Those of the non- immunized people or infants who are exposed to the measles virus, can be given vaccination within 72 hours. If measles still appears, then only milder measles symptoms will appear that may vanish in a short period.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Immune serum globulin- Pregnant women, infants or others who have a weak immune system and are exposed to the virus can be given an injection of proteins (antibodies) known as immune serum globulin. The patient receives an injection within six days; these antibodies aim to prevent measles and make symptoms less severe.<\/p>\n
Also, in this condition one has to drink more fluid to prevent dehydration in the body. The doctor may also prescribe medicines to ease off measles symptoms such as fever, ache and body pains or antibiotics to cure secondary bacterial ear infection or bacterial lung infection (pneumonia).<\/p>\n
Conclusion!
\n<\/strong>Measles no doubt is the deadliest rash illness that develops in the children. Getting vaccinated in time is the safest way to secure your child\u2019s life. So every parent should give a timely visit to the doctor so that you remain updated and give full protection to your family from this contagious disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Measles is a common viral infection of the respiratory system. A majority of people can recover from the measles, but it can leave serious complications as well. Measles or Rubeola is known to be a very contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus. Though, measles rarely appear in the United States, but about 20 million […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2831,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16,1],"tags":[1036,1035,1034],"yoast_head":"\n
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