Measles | Rubeola - Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Measles is a viral infection with symptoms of fever,and rashes. Measles is prevented by vaccination and staying away from the infected individuals.
Measles is a viral infection with symptoms of fever,and rashes. Measles is prevented by vaccination and staying away from the infected individuals.
Given the alarming rise, health officials urged immunization and asked health care providers to watch out for potential exposure and patients with measles symptoms.
Measles spreads through contact with an infected person, through coughing and sneezing. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. The disease is highly contagious.
Severe Measles Outbreak Hits Central African Republic
Health Minister Aguid Sounouk announced that a severe measles epidemic has affected the whole territory of the Central African Republic, which lacks any strong health infrastructure.
Health Minister Aguid Sounouk announced that a severe measles epidemic has affected the whole territory of the Central African Republic, which lacks any strong health infrastructure.
As Pakistan Battles Measles Epidemic, Children Continue to Suffer
Pale, spotty children cry in the intense heat of the Pakistani summer in the intensive-care ward of Lahore's Mayo hospital.
Pale, spotty children cry in the intense heat of the Pakistani summer in the intensive-care ward of Lahore's Mayo hospital.
Measles Epidemic Sweeps Parts of Northern Syria
Doctors Without Borders said that an epidemic of measles is sweeping through parts of northern Syria, with at least 7,000 people affected because the ongoing civil war has disrupted vaccination programmes.
Doctors Without Borders said that an epidemic of measles is sweeping through parts of northern Syria, with at least 7,000 people affected because the ongoing civil war has disrupted vaccination programmes.
