Measles: Signs and Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment

Measles (tigdas) – it is a highly contagious respiratory infection that’s caused by a virus.

Causative Agent:  Rubeola / Morbilli

Incubation Period: 1 to 2 weeks

Signs and Symptoms:

• Skin rash (koplitis spots)
• Flu / fever
• Cough
• Runny nose

Complications:

• Convulsion
• Bronchitis

Mode of Transmission:

• Direct contact
• Indirect contact
• Air-borne transmission

Diagnostic Test:

• Blood test
• Nose and throat swamps

Prevention:

• Plenty of rest
• Used prescribed eye drop
• Take plenty of water / fruit juices
• Apply herbal medicine
• Cough syrup

Treatment:

• Vaccination
• Isolate the patient

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Category: HEALTH