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Information

The characteristic rash and pathognomonic Koplik's spots permit a clinical diagnosis.

Treatment: Measles

  • Supportive care is the mainstay of treatment, as there is no specific antiviral therapy for measles. Prompt antibiotic therapy for pts with secondary bacterial infections helps reduce morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Vitamin A (for children 12 months: 200,000 IU/d for 2 days) is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for all children with measles.

Outline

Section 7. Infectious Diseases