Measles Flashcards
1
Q
What is measles one of?
A
The most infectious known viruses
2
Q
How is measles spread?
A
Aerosol transmissio
3
Q
What are the classic symptoms of measles?
A
Fever above 40 degrees
Koplik spots
Coryzal symptoms
Conjunctivitis followed by a rash about 2-5 days after onset of symptoms
4
Q
What are Koplik spots?
A
White spots on the buccal mucosa
5
Q
How is measles diagnosed?
A
IgM antibodies can be detected within a few days of rash onset
6
Q
What is the main management of measles?
A
Supportive
7
Q
When might you consider admiting a patient with measles?
A
Immunosuppressed
Pregnant
8
Q
Who needs to be informed about a case o measles?
A
Public health- notifiable disease
9
Q
What are the main complications of measles?
A
Acute otitis media
Bronchopneumonia
Encephalitis
