Measles

Kasey Reilly & Jace Dehne = = = What is Measles? = measles, also called rubeola virus, are small red bumps that your body get when the person with the virus gets a symptom of it or is living with someone with it. = What are the symptoms of Measles? =


 * cough
 * Runny nose
 * Inflamed eyes
 * sore throught
 * fever
 * red blotchy skin rash
 * bloodshot eyes
 * muscle pain
 * light sensitivity

= Where is measles found? =

measles is most commonly found on a young child usually younger than 5 years old. this virus is very contagious and 90% of people in america have had measles. measles are spread by dripping from the nose, symptoms usually begin within the first eight to twelve days.

**Cure**
there is no cure for measles virus but they can treat the sympotoms for it. viruses cannot be cured at all. but there are some things that can reduce the symptoms of measles such as bed rest, tylenol, and a humidifier. small children can take small supplements of vitamin a. There is a MMR vaccine which protects against measles but it can cause autism, it it is rarely used. most people that had it will never get it again. ruoutine immuninization is highly effective against fighting measles.

= What does measles do? =

the red blotchy spots usually start at the forehead and then make their way down the body all the way to the feet and atack you immune system. usually appear three to five days after first signs of being sick.

if not treated
if not treated the person that has it could potentially die. or the spots will turn very red and scaly, or have long term effect on there immune system, by destroying your red blood cells. but usually measles will last four to seven Days. complications that can follow measles if broncitis, ear infection, and pheumonia.





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