The Measles virus causes the 3 C's (cough, coryza, conjunctivitis), Koplik spots, and a descending maculopapular rash. Complications include SSPE and encephalitis, and treatment involves Vitamin A supplementation.
El virus del Sarampión causa los 3 de la C (tos, coriza, conjuntivitis), manchas de Koplik, y un exantema maculopapular descendente. Las complicaciones incluyen SSPE y encefalitis. El tratamiento incluye suplemento de Vitamina A.
| Front | Identify the virus described below What is a complication of this infection? What is the Rx? Prodromal with fever Conjunctivitis | Coryza | Cough (3C's) Koplik spots (red-blue spots in buccal mucosa) Warthin-finkedly giant cells (fused lymphocytes) Maculopapular rash that starts in the head/face and spreads downward |
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| Back | Measles virus Complications ↓ SSPE (sub-acute sclerosing panencephalitis years later) Encephalitis Giant cell pneumonia Rx ↓ Vit A supplement can reduce morbidity and mortality |
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