The first signs of measles: the main symptoms, treatment and prevention of disease

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Since the beginning of the school year a new wave of measles began in Ukraine. The number of cases is increasing. Whole families are ill. Even recorded deaths. What are the main symptoms of measles? And how to protect yourself and loved ones from illness?

Measles is considered a children's infectious disease. It is very easily transmitted, so by age 21, 95% of people have immunity to the disease. However, adults also suffer, and suffer the disease harder than children.
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transmission path
Measles is transmitted by airborne droplets. It is highly contagious. After exposure to sick 9 out of 10 people without immunity sick. The incubation period is 10-21 days. A person is considered contagious from the moment of the clinical manifestations of the disease.


measles symptoms
The first symptoms are very similar to SARS: abundant runny nose, coughing, red eyes and a strong tearing. The patient is observed photophobia. On the inside of the cheeks, you can see the small white spots. Often, they formed the day before the rash.
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The rash of measles

Next measles rash appears. This occurs about 4-5 days after the first symptoms. First facial skin produces small pink spots, then - papules. For the first days, the rash spreads to the neck and shoulders, and later she falls into his arms and torso. The entire body is covered in about 4 hours. It is important to know that after 5 days after the rash appears, the person becomes contagious to others.

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Easy childhood disease
Many believe that it is "easy" disease. But not all are lucky to move it without complications. the virus can cause bronchitis, Pneumonia, otitis media, inflammation of lymph nodes, laryngitis, and the worst - encephalitis (brain inflammation).

measles treatment
Specific treatment for the virus is not present, only symptomatic. Also, doctors may not give an accurate prediction of complications of the disease. In case of contact with the patient, emergency immunization is shown within 72 hours.

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prevention
The only prevention of diseases - vaccination. It does not give 100% guarantee that a person does not get sick, but the disease is easier to transfer. Two doses of vaccine provide lifelong immunity.

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