Common complications associated with measles are ear infections, diarrhea, and pneumonia. Serious complications include encephalitis (swelling of the brain) that can lead to convulsions and can leave the child deaf or with an intellectual disability. Other complications may include bronchitis, larynRead more
Common complications associated with measles are ear infections, diarrhea, and pneumonia. Serious complications include encephalitis (swelling of the brain) that can lead to convulsions and can leave the child deaf or with an intellectual disability. Other complications may include bronchitis, laryngitis, or croup.
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Measles is a viral infection that can cause fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash. The symptoms of measles typically appear within 10-15 days after exposure to the virus and include: - Fever - Dry cough - Conjunctivitis, or swollen eyelids and inflamed eyes - Runny nose - Sneezing - A reddish-brown sRead more
Measles is a viral infection that can cause fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash. The symptoms of measles typically appear within 10-15 days after exposure to the virus and include:
– Fever
– Dry cough
– Conjunctivitis, or swollen eyelids and inflamed eyes
– Runny nose
– Sneezing
– A reddish-brown skin rash that starts from head and spreads to whole body
– A run-down or lethargic feeling
– Loss of appetite
– Watery eyes
– Photophobia, or sensitivity to light
– Generalized body aches.
Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children . Complications associated with measles include ear infection, diarrhea, pneumonia, encephalitis, and convulsions. It’s important to note that these symptoms can vary in severity and duration, and may not be present in all cases of measles.
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