Measles Flashcards
How many died of measles in 2015?
134 200
How is measles transmitted?
Direct contact and through the air
How is measles spread in the body?
Infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body
What are some lighter symtoms of measles?
Fever, cough, runny nose with rash appearing after a few days
What are some serious symptoms of measles?
Pneumonia, diarrhoea, ear infection, encephalitis (brain infection), blindness
How do you treat measles?
You treat it through supportive care with good nutrition, fluid intake, dehydration treatment. Vitamin A supplements in LMIC which can prevent eye damage
How do you prevent measles?
Vaccination - 9 months in LMIC when mother’s antibody disappears (15 months in HIC)
When do children in highly populated areas get the vaccine?
Earlier due to exposure
