How does the measles rash grow?

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Measles is a contagious, airborne disease caused by the measles virus. Measles rash is less fatal, but complications can be otitis media, pneumonia, diarrhea, dry eye corneal ulcers, post-measles encephalitis....

1. What is measles rash?

Measles is a contagious, airborne disease caused by the measles virus. This is a virus of the family Paramyxoviridae, 120-250nm in diameter, weak endurance, easy to kill with common disinfectants or sunlight, heat... with a temperature of about 56 degrees Celsius. Measles is common. occurs in winter-spring with symptoms such as fever, rash, runny nose, cough, red eyes... Measles is less fatal but can also cause many complications such as: otitis media, pneumonia , diarrhea, dry eye corneal ulcers and sometimes encephalitis after measles, especially in malnourished children... the disease can occur in children, adults, if they do not have immunity to prevent disease, can cause serious complications. Translate.

2. Measles transmission route

Measles rash is highly contagious with a rate of about 90%, people who come into contact with the patient will get measles if they have not been vaccinated.
Measles is transmitted through the respiratory tract : The measles virus is present in the nose and throat of patients. It is usually possible to infect others 4 days before the rash appears. Measles is spread directly when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks: When an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, tiny droplets containing the virus are released into the air and others breathe in. Disease Indirectly: This case is rare because the measles virus is easily killed in the outdoor environment.

3. How does the measles rash grow?

Measles rash usually begins with a low-grade fever, accompanied by symptoms such as cough, sore throat, runny nose, and red eyes. After 2-3 days, the Koplik spot emerges which is a distinctive sign of measles. The patient may then develop a fever as high as 104 or 105 degrees F (about 40 degrees C).
Measles rash is very typical, at first it appears behind the ears (neck of the neck), then spreads to the face, then gradually spreads to the chest and abdomen and spreads to the whole body. About a week later, these rashes will fade, the ones that appear first will go away first, the measles rash is characterized by a papule rash (the rash is raised on the skin), when it flies, it will leave very dark bruises on the skin. commonly known as "tiger stripes".

4. Complications of Measles rash

The danger of measles is the complications caused by the disease. Children are at risk for serious complications from the disease. Common complications of measles are specifically recorded as follows:
The most common complication is acute otitis media, which occurs in 1/10 children infected with measles. Severe pneumonia occurs in about 1 in 20 cases of measles rash and can be fatal. Encephalitis, which occurs in about 1 in 1,000 people with measles. Diarrhea and vomiting caused by measles are common in young children, especially infants. Blurred or ulcerated cornea can cause blindness, a very dangerous complication of measles. Malnutrition in children after measles infection, greatly affects the health and development of children. Pregnant women with measles can have miscarriages, premature births, or low birth weight babies.

5. What to do when your child has a measles rash?

To avoid complications caused by measles rash when caring for children with measles, it is necessary to pay attention to the following issues:
Reduce fever properly, use antipyretic drugs as prescribed 10g-15g/kg, take 5-6 hours for children drink/time. Only take medicine when the child has a high fever above 38.5 degrees, lowers a fever below 38.5 degrees without needing to take medicine. Have your child wear cool clothes. Clean, clean 3-4 times a day, nose and throat to prevent complications. Because measles virus damages the respiratory tract, if not cleaned, it will cause pneumonia complications. Children with measles are immunocompromised, so the child's place must be clean and few people visit the child to avoid superinfection with opportunistic diseases. Note, when children have stones still need to bathe daily with warm water. Many families abstain from water, do not bathe, which causes bacteria on the skin of many children to scratch and cause infection. In terms of eating, children should eat foods that are easy to digest, and drink plenty of water and fruit juices containing a lot of vitamin A to promptly replenish nutrients lost due to infection. Limit, let children eat foods prone to allergies such as shrimp, crab... Reduce fever: It is possible to apply physical cooling measures such as long warm water, cool compress. Use antipyretics when fever is high. When children have unusual problems, they should go to the doctor to guide the correct treatment and care for the child. With special conditions such as children of 3-4 months or less, obese children, immunocompromised children, cancer patients, kidney patients... need to be hospitalized for doctors to monitor and take care of. .

5. Measles rash prevention measures

To prevent measles:
Actively take children from 9 months to 2 years of age who have not been vaccinated or have received less than 2 doses of measles vaccine or children from 1 to 14 years of age receive the Measles – Rubella vaccine fully and on time. Adults who have not been vaccinated against measles or do not remember whether they have been vaccinated or not should receive additional vaccinations. Measles is very contagious, so it is necessary to limit contact with cases of / suspected disease. When in contact with people with measles, you must wear a medical mask. Pregnant women absolutely do not come into contact with people with measles. Wash your hands often with soap when caring for children. Keep children's body, nose, throat, eyes and teeth clean every day. Ensure housing and toilets are clean and ventilated. Improve nutrition for children. Kindergartens, kindergartens and schools where many children gather, so it is necessary to keep clean and well-ventilated; regularly disinfect toys, learning tools and classrooms with common disinfectants. When there are signs of measles, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility for examination and treatment, to avoid dangerous complications. For those who have not had measles, measles vaccination is essential to prevent the disease. At Vinmec, we always provide customers with measles vaccination service to support health protection as well as reduce disease outbreaks.
Vinmec International General Hospital has been deploying immunization services with a variety of vaccines for different audiences, from infants, young children, adults, and women before and during pregnancy pregnant. This includes the measles vaccine. The advantages of vaccination at Vinmec include:
Patients will be examined by specialist doctors, fully screened for physical and health problems, and advised on preventive vaccines and regimens. injecting regimen, monitoring and post-vaccination care before the appointment of vaccination according to the latest recommendations of the Ministry of Health & World Health Organization to ensure the best effectiveness and safety. 100% of vaccinated patients were monitored 30 minutes after injection and reassessed before leaving. Undertake medical supervision before, during and after vaccination at Vinmec Health System and always have an emergency team ready to coordinate with the vaccination department to handle cases of anaphylaxis, respiratory failure - circulatory arrest, ensuring Ensure timely and correct handling when incidents occur. Vaccines are imported and stored in a modern cold storage system, with a cold chain that meets GSP standards, keeping vaccines in the best conditions to ensure quality.

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