Recently, measles cases have risen rapidly around the world.
The UK has only been since October 1, 2023.
More than 300 cases were reported;
Reported in 2023 by the European region.
Measles cases are 45 times higher than in 2022, with a total of 420,000 cases.
Jiangsu CDC just reminded:
Measles is more common in winter and spring
Be vigilant!
What is Measles?
Measles is an acute, exanthematous respiratory infection caused by the measles virus, which can occur in all seasonstoLate winter and springFor more common,Children are the main susceptible population
Measles has a nickname -"Meet and Greet"! The measles virus is one of the most contagious viruses known to manWhat ifA measles patient coughs in a room that, after hours, can infect 12 18 unvaccinated people.
Measles isn't just a rash, it's scaryIt is easy to cause complications。In addition to mild diarrhea, acute pneumonia and encephalitis are also common in patients with the onset of measles. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis caused by measles is an incurable condition。There are also people who are able to survive by chance, but leave behind the sequelaeBlindness, deafness, and even permanent neurological disorders
Transmission of measles and clinical symptoms
MeaslesMainly throughAirborne droplet transmission, the patient spreads the virus into the air by sneezing, coughing, etc., and susceptible people can be infected after inhaling the virus; You can alsoPassedDirect contact with infected secretionsAnd spread
The main symptoms of measles are:Fever, rash, typical measles is first manifested by fever, body temperature up to 39 40, can be accompanied by runny nose, sneezing, cough, tearing, photophobia, ocular conjunctivitis and other symptoms. Fever 2 5 days later, a red maculopapular rash appeared on the face, which began to spread to the trunk and limbs from top to bottom on the face and neck, and gradually subsided according to the order of rash appearance after the rash appeared, and the rash subsided at the same time the body temperature also dropped to normal, and the condition healed spontaneously.
Common complications of measles include pneumonia, laryngitis, otitis media, encephalitis, and pneumonia is the most common.
How to prevent it
*: Jiangsu CDC.
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