The initial signs of measles are similar to an influenza or cold and appear up to 14 days after having been infected, however, after about 3 days it is common for typical measles patches to appear that do not heal and spread throughout the body. body.
If you think you or someone else might be having measles, try the symptoms that have come up:
- 1. Fever above 38º C Yes No
- 2. Sore throat and dry cough Yes No
- 3. Muscle pain and excessive tiredness Yes No
- 4. Red spots on the skin, without relief, that spread through the body Yes No
- 5. Red spots on the skin that do not itch Yes No
- 6. White spots inside the mouth, each surrounded by a red ring Yes No
- 7. Conjunctivitis or Redness of eyes Yes No
Measles is a viral infection that mainly affects babies during the first year of life. However, the disease can also happen in children or adults who have not had the measles vaccine.
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Measles is caused by a virus and is transmitted from person to person through droplets of saliva from the infected person. Vaccination is the best way to prevent the disease.
How to confirm measles
If it is suspected that measles is suspected, it is very important to try to avoid passing the disease on to other people, since the virus is easily transmitted by coughing or sneezing, so it is advisable to wear a clean mask or cloth to cover the mouth.
In addition, a pediatrician should be consulted in the case of children or a general practitioner to confirm the diagnosis, as measles symptoms are also very similar to rubella, chickenpox, roseola and even a drug allergy.
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How is the treatment done?
The treatment of this virus is done with the use of medicines to relieve the fever and the discomfort, like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen, for example. In addition, cold compresses may also be used to relieve headache and facilitate the reduction of fever.
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