Measles Flashcards
1
Q
Measles?
A
Paramyxovirus
Affect mostly children of 3-5 years
Droplets route
2
Q
Clinical features?
A
Prodromal phase for 4-5 days Upper respiratory type features Photophobia Watery eyes Fever high grade Laryngitis Gastrointestinal diarrhea Kopliks spot is diagnostic white spot of center inflammation opposite to lower molar 2nd stage is eruption 5th day: Blotchy appearance of rash
3
Q
Complications?
A
Pneumonia
Keratitis
Stomatitis
Enteritis
4
Q
2ndry bacterial infection?
A
Otits media most common
Bronchopenumoia
Conjunctivitis
