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Measles - Coggle Diagram
Measles
Complications
Otitis media
Pneumonitis
Tracheobronchitis
Pneumonia
Convulsions
Encephalitis
Blindness
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
Differential diagnosis
Parvovirus B19
Streptococcal infection (scarlet fever)
Herpes virus type 6
Rubella
Early meningococcal disease
Kawasaki disease
infectious mononucleosis.
Assessment and Diagnosis
rash- erythematous and maculopapular on face and behind ears first
Check immunisation history and Hx of measles
Known contact with measles/ travel
symptoms of cough and coryzal symptoms, and conjunctivitis
fever of 39ºC or more without antipyretics
maculopapular rash
Management
Self limiting
Rest
Fluids
Anti pyrexics
Stay at home for at least 4/7 after rash appears
Avoid at risk groups
Urgent medical attention
SOB
Uncontrolled fever
Convulsions of altered consciousness
Prodormal phase
10–12 days after contracting measles
Lasts 2-4 days before rash appears
Immediately notify the local HPT. Measles is a notifiable disease.