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22. Measles (complications (viral and bacterial pneumonia, severe…
22. Measles
contagious resp VIRAL infection
transmitted by resp droplets and direct contact with nasal/throat secretions
incubation period 7-18 days
infectious period - 4 days before rash until 4 days after rash
high fever
generalised rash
cough, runny nose
conjunctivitis
complications
viral and bacterial pneumonia
severe diarrhoea
brain damage
blindness, deafness
kill more child than any other vaccine-preventable disease
MCV vaccine available in all countries in immunisation programmes
immunosuppressed children are at high risk of developing measles through infection
occurs worldwide, significant cause of childhood morbidity and mortality
greatest incidence in children <2 in dev countries
incidence increases during dry seasons in tropical zones
10% mortality
malnutrition important factor
occurs during winter and early spring