MEASLES

MEASLES

 

Causes of measles

• when someone swallows or inhales the cough or sneeze droplets from an infected person.

• if someone touches contaminated surfaces or objects and then touches their own mouth or nose or eats before washing their hands.

Symptoms of measles

• Fever.

• General discomfort, illness or lack of wellbeing (malaise).

• Runny nose.

• Dry cough.

• Sore and red eyes (conjunctivitis).

• Red and bluish spots inside the mouth.

• red and blotchy skin rash that appears first on the face and hairline, and then spreads to the body.

Complication of measles

• Otitis media.

• Respiratory infections.

• Pneumonia.

• Encephalitis.

Treatment for measles.

• Bed rest.

• Plenty of fluids.

• Paracetamol to reduce pain and fever.

• Isolation to reduce the risk of transmission.