Measles

Measles (Morbilli): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by morbilli (measles): Respiratory system (J00-J99) Pneumonia (pneumonia; esp. pregnant women) (6%). Blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Immunodeficiency, transitory → superinfections (for example, otitis media: 7-9% of cases; pneumonias: 1-6% of cases). Mouth, esophagus (esophagus), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). … Measles (Morbilli): Complications

Measles (Morbilli): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes, oral cavity, pharynx (throat), and sclera (white part of the eye) [Koplik spots (white spots in the area of the oral mucosa), conjunctivitis … Measles (Morbilli): Examination

Measles (Morbilli): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Relief of symptoms Avoidance of complications Therapy recommendations Causal (causal) therapy of measles is not possible. Depending on the leading symptoms and complications, antipyretic (fever-reducing) medication with paracetamol may be beneficial. Antibiosis (antibiotics) for bacterial superinfection (secondary infection). In adults, therapy with ribavirin (nucleoside analogue which is virostatic/active substance that inhibits the multiplication … Measles (Morbilli): Drug Therapy

Measles (Morbilli): Diagnostic Tests

Diagnosis is made primarily on the basis of history and physical examination. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnosis. Computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging of the skull (cranial CT or.cCT/cranial MRI or cMRI) – if encephalitis (inflammation of … Measles (Morbilli): Diagnostic Tests

Measles (Morbilli): Prevention

The measles vaccination as a combination vaccination mumps-measles-rubella (MMR) or mumps-measles-rubella varicella (in childhood) is the most important and effective preventive measure.For the prevention of morbilli (measles), attention must furthermore be paid to a reduction of risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Avoid contact with ill persons in the phase of contagion. The duration of contagiousness … Measles (Morbilli): Prevention

Measles (Morbilli): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate morbilli (measles): Pathognomonic symptoms-proof of the disease. Koplik spots – calcium splash-like spots in the buccal (“facing the cheek”) area of the oral mucosa; occur at the end of the prodromal (precursor) phase: Symptoms Two-phase fever Conjunctivitis* (inflammation of the conjunctiva) Cough* Rhinitis* (cold) Enanthem – redness of … Measles (Morbilli): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Measles (Morbilli): Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) Measles virus (approximately 120-140 nanometer single-stranded RNA virus of the paramyxovirus family, genus Morbillivirus) is transmitted by droplet and contact infection. There is very high contagiousness (infectiousness). Measles viruses form only one serotype. After entering through the mucosa (mucous membrane) of the nasopharynx (nasopharynx), it soon reaches the lymph nodes and multiplies … Measles (Morbilli): Causes

Measles (Morbilli): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of morbilli (measles). Family history What is the current health status of your relatives? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any symptoms such as fever and signs of a cold? Have you noticed a skin or … Measles (Morbilli): Medical History

Measles (Morbilli): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Drug exanthema such as may occur after taking certain antibiotics such as ampicillin Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Exanthema subitum (three-day fever). Erythema infetciosum (ringworm) Infections with pathogens such as enterovirus. Mononucleosis (synonyms: Pfeiffeŕsches glandular fever, infectious mononucleosis, mononucleosis infectiosa, monocytenangina or kissing disease, (Student́s) kissing disease, called) – common viral … Measles (Morbilli): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis