Measles is a fatal disease that is caused by a rubeola virus. The virus lives in the mucus of the nose and throat of an infected child or adult. Measles is an airborne disease and infection spreads through:
• Physical contact with an infected person
• Being near infected people if they cough or sneeze
• Touching a surface that has infected droplets of mucus and then putting fingers into the mouth, or rubbing the nose or eyes
Symptoms of measles are:-
* Fever
* Runny nose
* Cold & cough
* Red & swollen eyes
* small white spots in his mouth, especially on the inside of cheeks
* Ear infection
* Swollen throat
It’s best known for causing itchy rashes, but measles can also go to the lungs and central nervous system. You may also notice red spots behind your baby's ears and on his face and neck, which spreads gradually down to his hands and feet over the next three four days. As the rash appears, fever may rise.
In this, Measles Rashes in Babies causes and Treatment Help app, we have compiled complete information of causes symptoms complications Treatment of Measles in children and small babies.
Remember that measles is a virus, so it can't be treated with antibiotics. Get your child vaccinated. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is highly effective.
Offer him plenty of fluids to bring down his fever and to prevent dehydration. Offer him regular breastfeeds or formula milk and extra cooled boiled water.
