It is a viral infection characterized by fever, coryza, cough, conjunctivitis and a rash.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND AETIOLOGY
Etiology: measles virus
Transmission: spread by respiratory droplets produced by sneezing and coughing.
Clinical features
Incubation period: 10 to 15 days
Symptoms:
Fever,
Malaise,
Photophobia
Coryza
Cough
Conjunctivitis
Periorbital oedema
On the 4th febrile day, erythematous macules and papules on forehead, hairline, behind ears spread centrifugally and downwards to involve the face, trunk, extremities, palms, soles reaching the feet 3rd day. Exanthema resolves in 4 to 6 days.
Mucous membranes: Koplik spots: It is a cluster of tiny bluish-white spots on red background that appears on the 2nd day on the buccal mucosa opposite to premolar teeth. It appears before the rashes.
Along with this, there will be generalized lymphadenopathy, diarrhea, vomiting, and splenomegaly.
Homeopathic Treatment.
Homeopathic medicines like Aconite, Belladona, Pulsatilla, Anti tart, Anti crud, Rhus tox etc. are some of the usually indicated homeopathic medicines. These medicines if started from the beginning will prevent the complication. Pneumonia is the major complication of measles.
