Measles is a viral infection that mainly affects children in the early years of life; however, the disease may also occur in children older than one year or adults who have not been vaccinated against measles.
The first signs of measles are similar to a cold or flu, appearing up to 14 days after being in contact with an infected person, however, at 3 days, they show that typical measles spots appear on the bite that spread throughout the body.
If you have family measles, some people have selected symptoms that have appeared:
Measles, caused by a virus in the paramyxoviridae family, is transmitted from person to person through drops of saliva from the infected person. Vaccination is the best way to prevent disease.
In the case of the sputum of measles, it is very important to avoid contact with other people, since the disease is easily transmitted through them or through starlings, for this reason it is advisable to use a mask or clean cloth to cover the mouth.
In addition, if a pediatrician is to be consulted in the case of children, the FAMILY doctor to confirm the diagnosis, since the symptoms of measles are also very similar to those of rubella, chickenpox, roséole and even an allergy to medicines.
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Treatment of this virus involves relieving symptoms through rest, hydration and medications such as acetaminophen, for about 10 days, the duration of this disease.
This disease is most common in children and is treated to control unpleasant symptoms such as fever, general discomfort, lack of appetite and red spots on the skin that can develop into small herpes (ulcerations). Learn more about measles treatment.
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