PAEDIATRICS- MEASLES Flashcards
1
Q
what is measles?
A
RUBEOLA, highly infectious viral illness,
droplet/airborne spread- coughing, sneezing,
preventable by vaccine
can be deadly
2
Q
signs and symptoms??
A
high fever rash not feeding properly dehydrated cough runny nose red watery eyes fatigue
3
Q
how long is the incubation period? infectious?
A
incubation= 7-18 days infectious= 10 days
4
Q
complications that can occur
A
ear infections- can lead to hearing loss diarrhoea blindness pneumonia seizures
5
Q
how do we confirm/diagnose measles?
A
detection of igM antibody
- serum blood result
- +ve RNA by respiratory specimen
6
Q
prevention of measles?
A
immunisation at 15 months and 4 years
isolation if someone has measles
7
Q
what are some barriers to effective immunisation?
A
stigma
barriers to access- transport, time off work, cost
info access
parents choosing not to vaccinate- antivaxers
safety concerns
