An exanthematous disease that has a relatively predictable course, making clinical diagnosis possible
Because it is rare, cases are often initially misdiagnosed as a nonspecific viral...
Case definition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) includes the following:
Generalized rash lasting ≥3 days
A temperature of ≥38.3°C (101°F)
Cough, coryza, or conjunctivi...
No specific therapy; supportive care
Ribavirin is active in vitro but not approved by FDA for treatment of measles.
Vitamin A treatment of children with measles in developing c...
Mortality in the modern outbreak of 19...
American Academy of Pediatrics. Measles. In: Kimberlin DW, Brady MT, Jackson MA, et al, eds. Red Book: 2015 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 30th ed. Elk Grove Villa...
055.9 Measles without mention of complication
055.2 Postmeasles otitis media
055.1 Postmeasles pneumonia
055.0 Postmeasles encephalitis
055.79 Measles with other specified complications
B05....
Q: If a health care worker has had a natural measles infection or measles immunization, should one be concerned about infection following exposure?
A: Those persons born before 1957 who had wild-ty...
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<bold>FIGURE 61-33</bold> Child with rubeola displaying the characteristic red blotchy skin during the third day of the rash.
<bold><italic>Figure 14.43.</bold></bold> Rash of rubeola (first disease).