An acute, highly communicable rash illness due to a virus transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or, less commonly, by airborne spread.
Acute highly infectious viral human disease caused by a virus, specifically a paramyxovirus of the genus Morbillivirus, characterised by cough, fever, small red lesions each with whitish centre, formed in the mouth in early stages of the measles.
An acute, highly contagious viral disease that occurs principally in childhood and is characterized by red eyes, fever, and a rash. Also called morbilli and rubeola.
Rubella or rubeola.
An infectious disease of children, where the body is covered with a red rash.
A serious, highly contagious disease caused by a virus passed from affected people to others in droplets from coughs, sneezes, or even just talking. Measles commonly causes a widespread rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes, and runs its course in one to two weeks. But sometimes it can be far more severe. One out of every 10 children with measles develops an ear infection or pneumonia, and about one in every 1,000 develops encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), which can lead to convulsions, ear and hearing problems, and mental retardation. Measles causes death in about two children in every 10,000.
Acute, contagious, viral disease, occurring primarily in children who have not been immunized and involving the respiratory tract and a spreading rash. Highly contagious, measles is spread by direct contact with droplets from the nose, mouth, or throat of infected persons, often in the prodromal (earliest) stage. After an incubation period of about 2 weeks, fever, malaise, cough, loss of appetite, and photophobia develop, followed by characteristic blue-centered, small red spots on the membranes of the tongue and mouth (Koplik’s spots). Two or 3 days later the characteristic rash appears, starting as pinkish spots m the head region and spreading to a red maculopapular rash over the trunk and extremities. Fever to 103° Fahrenheit (39.5° Celsius) or higher and inflammation of the pharynx and trachea occur. About 5 days later the lesions flatten, become brownish and fade, and the fever subsides. Treatment includes pain relievers, fever reducers, rest, and lotions (e.g., calamine) to soothe the skin and relieve itching. Complications include otitis media, pneumonia, laryngitis, and occasionally encephalitis. One attack provides life-long immunity. Prevention is by immunization with live measles vaccine, usually done when the child is 1-1V2 years old; or, in those unvaccinated and exposed to the disease, passive immunization with immunoglobulin. Also called morbilli.
A highly contagious, viral, respiratory infection that produces a characteristic rash. Measles, which is also called rubeola, usually spreads from person to person through contact with airborne respiratory droplets that occur when an infected person coughs or sneezes or via physical contact with items and surfaces that have been contaminated by the virus.
A highly infectious virus disease that tends to appear in epidemics every 2-3 years and mainly affects children. After an incubation period of 7-14 days, symptoms resembling those of a cold develop accompanied by a high fever. Small red spots with white centers (Koplik’s spots) may appear on the inside of the cheeks. On the third to fifth day a blotchy slightly elevated pink rash develops, first behind the ears then on the face and elsewhere; it lasts 3-5 days. The patient is infectious throughout this period. In most cases the symptoms soon subside but patients are susceptible to pneumonia and middle ear infections. Complete recovery may take 2-4 weeks. Vaccination against measles provides effective immunity.
A highly communicable disease caused by the rubeola virus and marked by fever, general malaise, sneezing, nasal congestion, brassy cough, conjunctivitis, spots on the buccal mucosa (Koplik’s spots), and a maculopapular eruption over the entire body. The occurrence of measles before age 6 months is relatively uncommon because of passively acquired maternal antibodies from the immune mother.
A rapid and exceedingly transmissible viral illness predominantly affecting children, characterized by conspicuous crimson spots succeeded by a skin eruption.
An illness caused by a potentially hazardous virus that results in fever and a skin rash. Measles predominantly impacts children, although it can manifest at any life stage. The primary mode of transmission is through airborne particles of nasal secretions. It can be passed on during the incubation period, which spans from eight to 14 days after contracting the infection, and continues for up to seven days following the onset of symptoms.
The prevalent complications often involve infections of the ears and chest, typically emerging around two to three days following the onset of the rash. Additionally, there might be instances of diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. Febrile convulsions are also frequent, though they typically aren’t severe.
In an extremely small number of instances, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) can occur, resulting in symptoms such as headaches, drowsiness, and vomiting. Seizures and a state of coma may ensue, occasionally resulting in brain impairment or even fatality. In exceedingly rare occurrences, a gradual brain disorder known as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis can manifest several years after the initial infection.
If a woman contracts measles while pregnant, the infection could potentially lead to the demise of the fetus. Nonetheless, there is no substantiated proof indicating that measles results in birth defects.
No particular treatment is available. Adequate fluid intake and paracetamol are administered to address fever. Furthermore, antibiotic medications might be prescribed to manage bacterial infections that arise as complications.
In order to reduce the risk of measles, it is advised to receive the MMR vaccination between the ages of 12 and 15 months. This vaccination typically results in immunity for around 90 percent of individuals, and a supplementary dose is administered before a child starts attending school or nursery.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that presents with symptoms like fever, upper respiratory congestion, and a unique rash. It can lead to complications like middle ear inflammation and pneumonia. Typically, a person who has had measles once will be immune afterward. There’s an effective vaccine available that can potentially offer lifelong immunity. This vaccine is commonly administered to infants around nine or ten months of age. If a child has already been exposed to the virus, it’s recommended to give them a gamma globulin injection instead of the vaccine. This injection might prevent them from getting measles; if they still contract it, the illness will likely be less severe and come with fewer complications. Measles is also referred to as morbilli or rubeola.