Questions - Measles Flashcards
1
Q
What genus does measles belong to?
A
Morbillivirus
2
Q
What is another name for measles?
A
Rubeola
3
Q
What are the characteristic symptoms of measles?
A
Fever and the 3 C’s: cough, coryza, conjuctivitis. Also photophobia.
4
Q
What illness shows Koplik’s spots (looks like grains of salt surrounded by a red halo)?
A
Measles
5
Q
Up to when can you get SSPE after measles infection?
A
27 years old
6
Q
Do infants need post exposure prophylaxis with measles?
A
Yes
