Measles

Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease. It is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family and it is normally passed through direct contact and through the air. The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body. Measles is a human disease and is not known to occur in animals.
Stay away from work or school for at least 4 days from when the measles rash first appears to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. Measles can be serious. Children younger than 5 years of age and adults older than 20 years of age are more likely to suffer from complications.
Symptoms

Skin rash and redness

  • At face, At neck

  • At upper extremity except hand, At legs not feet

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F)

common

Poor appetite

common

Red eye

  • In one eye

common

Cough with mucus or without mucus

common

Itchy skin

  • At lower extremity, At neck, At face, At upper extremity

common

Muscle pain

Intolerance to light

or Swelling or lump in eyelid

  • One side, One eye

Risk factors

Travel from or to an endemic area of measles

No MMR vaccination

Recent upper respiratory tract infection

Treatment
There's no specific treatment for measles, but the condition usually improves within 7 to 10 days. A GP will probably suggest taking things easy at home until you're feeling better. A child who is sick should drink plenty of liquids, and get lots of rest.
Recommended specialist

If you have Measles, then a visit to an infectious disease specialist is highly recommended.

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