Measles

Exam Cram

• The MMR vaccination successfully protects against measles however does not have universal uptake

• Presentation: rash, conjunctivitis, pharngitis, lymphadenopathy, febrile

• Transmission: airborne droplets

• Investigation: salivary RNA

Notes

Complications: otitis media, pneumonitis and 0.1% demyelinating encephalitis

Management: negative pressure room, supportive care

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