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Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily from person to person. It causes a blotchy red rash. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/measles.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Measles; Guideline: WHO measles clinical case definition (fever, maculopapular rash and cough, coryza or conjunctivitis)
Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily from person to person. It causes a blotchy red rash.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: maculopapular rash, fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Tests used to confirm: measles IgM or PCR, notify public health, vitamin A for children.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
WHO measles clinical case definition (fever, maculopapular rash and cough, coryza or conjunctivitis)
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
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