1. By: Divine Grace P. Sapon

2. Also known as rubeola, hard measles, red
measles
a highly contagious viral disease, which
affects mostly children.

4.  The incubation period is 10-12 days ( 20 days
the longest; 8 days the shortest)
 Single attacks conveys life long immunity

5.  Measles usually lasts about 9-10 days,
measured from the beginning of prodomal
symptoms to the fading of the rash.
 The disease is communicable 4 days before
and 5 days after the appearance of rashes.
 The disease is most communicable during the
height of rash

6.  The virus has been found in patients blood ,
as well as in the secretions from eyes, nose
and throat.

7.  Direct contact by droplets spread through
coughing or sneezing.
 Indirectly through articles or fomites freshly
contaminated with respiratory secretions of
infected patients.

8.  Koplik Spot

9. 1.Pre-eruptive Stage
2. Eruptive Stage
3. Stage of
Convalescence

10. Bronchopneumonia
Otitis media
Pneumonia or bronchitis
Nephritis
Encephalitis
Blindness(Seldom)

11. NOSE ANDTHROAT
SWAB
URINALYSIS
BLOOD EXAMS

12.  Anti-viral= Isoprenosine
 Antibiotics if with complication
 Supportive therapy (oxygen inhalation, IV
fluids)

13.  Isolation ( quiet, well ventilated,
subdued light in patient)
 Skin care.The patient should have a daily
cleansing bed bath.The water should
comfortably warm.
 Oral and nasal hygiene is very
important aspect in patient with measles.

14.  Care of eyes.The patient is sensitive to light,
therefore, position the patient where a direct
glare of light is avoided. Keep eyes free of
secretions.
 Care of ears. Careful attention should be
given to the ears.
 Daily elimination is important.This can
be accomplished by mild laxative or as
prescribed by the physician.
 Patients position should be changed every
3 to 4 hours.

15. Anti-measles at the age of NINE months,
as single dose.
MMR(Measles, Mumps and Rubella)=
to be given at the age of 15 months old, and
the 2nd dose at 11 to 12 years.