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Measles
with fever, malaise, cough, runny nose, and, sometimes, red and/or itchy eyes that may be sensitive to light. These symptoms get worse over a period of a few days, and on approximately the fourth day, a rash appears. The rash is raised, splotchy, reddish brown or purplish-red in color, and mildly itchy. It normally begins on the face and neck and spreads to the trunk, extremities, and feet, lasting about five to seven days. Red spots with a bluish-white center (known as Koplik’s spots) appear on the inside of the mouth about twelve hours before the red rash first appears. Once a person is infected with the measles virus, it can incubate for nine to fourteen days before signs of the illness develop. A person with measles is considered contagious for at least seven days after the beginning of the illness.
to get it at an age, and if you have measles as an adult, you are likely to have more severe symptoms than a child would. Nevertheless, the disease usually is self limiting and runs its course within ten days. The fever falls, making you feel more comfortable in general, and the rash fades to a brownish color that gradually disappears as the outer layer of the skin is shed. Once this happens, you are no longer contagious. While measles itself does not usually pose a serious danger, it can lead to complications afterward. Ear infections are a common complication. Pneumonia and encephalitis (an inflammation of the lining of the brain) are also possible. If your fever climbs to a very high level, if you have a seizure, or if you notice any change in your level of consciousness or mental function, seek medical advice immediately. These may be symptoms of encephalitis. General Recommendations for Adults * Rest – Make sure to get plenty of rest. Also, because measles often cause a heightened sensitivity to light, you will probably be more comfortable if you keep the light dim. * Watch for Secondary Infections – Be alert for signs that a secondary infection may be developing. If you suspect this to be the case seek assistance from your doctor in rendering a diagnosis. Prevention A vaccine for measles is available. It is usually given in the form of the MMR vaccine, which also contains vaccines against mumps and rubella, when a child is about fifteen months old. An additional dose is recommended either before a child enters school or when he or she is between the ages of eleven and thirteen. Be sure and check with your doctor for his opinion on vaccinations before taking action. A person who has recently been exposed to the measles and may be incubating the disease should not be given the measles vaccine at that time. The vaccine may suppress the rash at the time, but it could leave you vulnerable to developing a more serious case of the illness.
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