Presentation
Two weeks later the child presented with measles giant cell pneumonia diagnosed on open lung biopsy. Ribavirin therapy was again successful. The role of ribavirin in the treatment of measles in immunocompromised children is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Fever
Although no deaths occurred, the illness was characterized as clinically severe with high fever and prolonged hospitalization (mean, 14.5 days). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
trench fever, human erlichiosis; and more. [books.google.com]
Other symptoms include Fever Cough Runny nose Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Feeling achy and run down Tiny white spots inside the mouth Sometimes measles can lead to serious problems. [icdlist.com]
The fever and other measles symptoms will recede and you — or your child should begin to feel better. [healthline.com]
Skin
- Skin Rash
In the present paper, we describe a 27-yr-old male who developed fever, skin rash typical of measles, and diffuse pulmonary infiltrates associated with respiratory failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Chilc1ren with kwashiorkor or marasmus often die with giant cell pneumonia following measles infection and may show no measles skin rash. [erepository.uonbi.ac.ke]
According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of measles include fever, runny nose, dry cough, conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eyes), Koplik spots (small white spots with a blue center) and skin rashes. [livestrong.com]
Measles is a contagious viral illness that causes a skin rash and fever. Serious and sometimes fatal complications include pneumonia and encephalitis (brain inflammation). [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]
German Measles German measles, also called rubella, is another virus that causes a rash on the skin. Also highly contagious, rubella may infect a patient from one week before the rash begins until one to two weeks after the rash is gone. [fortherecordmag.com]
Neurologic
- Febrile Seizures
[…] dehydration middle ear infection (otitis media), which can cause earache eye infection (conjunctivitis) inflammation of the voice box (laryngitis) infections of the airways and lungs (such as pneumonia, bronchitis and croup ) fits caused by a fever (febrile [nhs.uk]
[…] disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Eyes: conjunctivitis and/or corneal ulceration leading to blindness (especially if vitamin A deficient), and squint Kidneys: acute glomerulonephritis ( inflammation of kidneys) and renal failure Nervous system: febrile [dermnetnz.org]
Workup
Complicated and possibly hazardous workups can be avoided by awareness of this disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Most of these lives could be saved by expanding low-cost prevention and treatment measures. [unicef.org]
The role of ribavirin in the treatment of measles in immunocompromised children is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
There is no treatment for measles, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine can prevent it. "German measles", also known as rubella, is a completely different illness. [icdlist.com]
Prognosis
Prognosis (cont.) Deaths are primarily due to pneumonia or secondary bacterial infections. [slideshare.net]
Prognosis Most healthy people recover completely from measles. About 3% of adults with measles develop symptoms of pneumonia severe enough to require hospital treatment. [health.harvard.edu]
Etiology
Palabras clave: BONO Sarampión Biopsia pulmonar toracoscópica Bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is a nonspecific form of pulmonary injury related to different etiologic agents. [archbronconeumol.org]
Abuse of antibiotics in China and its potential interference in determining the etiology of pediatric bacterial diseases. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1993;12:986–7. doi: 10.1097/00006454-199312000-00004. [bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com]
Etiology Measles virus, the cause of measles, is an RNA virus of the genus Morbillivirus in the family Paramyxoviridae. Only one serotype is known 4. Epidemiology Measles is endemic throughout the world. [slideshare.net]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology Measles is endemic throughout the world. In the past, epidemics tended to occur irregularly, appearing in the spring in large cities at 2-4-yr intervals as new groups of susceptible children were exposed. 5. Epidemiology (Cont.) [slideshare.net]
All suspected cases should be confirmed, ideally by testing of oral fluid (saliva), but management will often have to be based on a clinical and epidemiological risk assessment of the likelihood of the case being true measles. 8. [gov.uk]
Global distribution of measles genotypes and measles molecular epidemiology. J. Infect. Dis. 204, S514–S523 (2011). 119. Greenwood, K. P., Hafiz, R., Ware, R. S. & Lambert, S. B. [nature.com]
Measles chapter of the Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (Pink Book); CDC Measles: Questions and Answers; Immunization Action Coalition [everydayhealth.com]
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. 13th ed. Washington D.C: Public Health Foundation; 2015. [ Links ] 44Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). [scielo.org.mx]
Pathophysiology
Mechanisms/pathophysiology (M.T. and R.L.d.S.); Diagnosis, screening and prevention (P.A.R. and R.L.d.S.); Management (K.M.T.); Quality of life (K.M.T.); Outlook (J.L.G.); Overview of Primer (P.A.R.). [nature.com]
Prevention
Preventing pneumonia is always better than treating it. Vaccines are available to prevent pneumococcal pneumonia and the flu. Other preventive measures include washing your hands frequently and not smoking. [icdlist.com]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. 13th ed. Washington D.C: Public Health Foundation; 2015. [ Links ] 44Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). [scielo.org.mx]
Prevention of measles pneumonia is clearly the preferred "treatment." Preventive healthcare is paramount in providing optimal care for children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
These include early and exclusive breastfeeding, measles immunization, vitamin A supplementation, the use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets to prevent malaria and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. [unicef.org]