Measles Flashcards

1
Q

What type of infection is measles?

A

Highly contagious respiratory viral infection

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2
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Is measles a notifiable disease in the UK?

A

Yes

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3
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How is measles spread?

A

Through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, and close personal contact

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4
Q

What is the incubation period for measles?

A

~10 days

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5
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When is a person infectious after contracting measles?

A

From onset of symptoms until ~4 days after rash appearance

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6
Q

What are the main risk factors for measles?

A
  • Exposure to measles virus
  • Lack of immunisation
  • Failure to respond to vaccine
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7
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What are the clinical features of measles during the prodrome phase?

A
  • Fever (39C)
  • Cough
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Coryza
  • Diarrhoea
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8
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What are Koplik’s spots?

A

Small, red spots with blue-white centre on buccal mucosa

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When do Koplik’s spots appear in relation to the rash?

A

1-2 days before rash

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10
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Describe the rash associated with measles.

A

Erythematous, maculopapular rash that spreads over 3-4 days

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11
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Where does the measles rash typically start?

A

On the face and behind ears

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12
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How long does the measles rash last?

A

~5 days

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13
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What is a key differential diagnosis for measles?

A

Rubella

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14
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What differentiates rubella from measles?

A

Rubella typically resolves in 3 days and has no Koplik’s spots

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15
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What is another differential diagnosis for measles?

A

Parvovirus B19 (erythema infectiosum)

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16
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What characterizes the rash in parvovirus B19 infection?

A

Bright red rash on cheeks and red lacy rash on the rest of the body

17
Q

What is a characteristic feature of herpes virus 6 (roseola infantum)?

A

Maculopapular rash following fever break

18
Q

What is a prominent feature of streptococcal infection (scarlet fever)?

A

Sore throat and ‘strawberry tongue’

19
Q

What happens to the rash in early meningococcal disease?

A

Maculopapular rash will become purpuric (non-blanching)

20
Q

What fever duration is associated with Kawasaki disease?

A

Fever of 39C for ≥ 5 days

21
Q

What is the typical management for measles?

A

Usually self-limiting, resolving in ~1 week with supportive treatment

22
Q

What supportive treatments are recommended for measles?

A
  • Rest
  • Fluids
  • Antipyretics (paracetamol)
23
Q

How long should a person with measles avoid school or work after rash appearance?

A

At least 4 days

24
Q

What vaccination is used for measles?

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At what age is the first dose of the MMR vaccine given?
12 months old
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At what age is the second dose of the MMR vaccine given?
3 years, 4 months old
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When can MMR be given as post-exposure prophylaxis?
Within 72 hours of exposure
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What are some complications of measles?
* Otitis media * Pneumonia * Convulsions * Encephalitis
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What can measles in pregnancy lead to?
* Miscarriage or stillbirth * Premature weight * Low birthweight