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Which one of these is a common symptom of measles in children?
Which one of these is a common symptom of measles in children?
- Abdominal pain
- Joint pain
- Coryza (correct)
- Sore throat
What is the incubation period for measles?
What is the incubation period for measles?
- 14-16 days
- 5-7 days
- 2-4 days
- 10-12 days (correct)
Which virus causes measles?
Which virus causes measles?
- Influenza virus
- Coronavirus
- Rhinovirus
- Paramyxovirus (correct)
What type of rash is commonly seen in measles?
What type of rash is commonly seen in measles?
Which part of the body does the measles rash typically start from?
Which part of the body does the measles rash typically start from?
Which one of these is a characteristic of maculopapular rashes in children?
Which one of these is a characteristic of maculopapular rashes in children?
Which one of these is a symptom commonly seen in children with measles?
Which one of these is a symptom commonly seen in children with measles?
Which one of these is a highly contagious virus that causes measles?
Which one of these is a highly contagious virus that causes measles?
Which one of these is the typical incubation period for measles?
Which one of these is the typical incubation period for measles?
Which one of these is a characteristic of the measles rash?
Which one of these is a characteristic of the measles rash?
Flashcards
Coryza in Measles
Coryza in Measles
Inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose, a common symptom of measles.
Measles Incubation Period
Measles Incubation Period
Typically 10-12 days from exposure to the onset of symptoms.
Measles Virus
Measles Virus
A highly contagious virus of the paramyxovirus family that causes measles.
Maculopapular Rash
Maculopapular Rash
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Measles Rash Origin
Measles Rash Origin
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Study Notes
Measles
- Fever is a common symptom of measles in children.
- The incubation period for measles is typically around 10-14 days.
- Measles is caused by the Rubeola virus.
- A maculopapular rash is commonly seen in measles.
- The measles rash typically starts from the head, specifically behind the ears, and then spreads to the rest of the body.
- A characteristic of maculopapular rashes in children is that they are flat and raised at the same time.
- Coughing is a symptom commonly seen in children with measles.
- The Rubeola virus is a highly contagious virus that causes measles.
- The typical incubation period for measles is around 10-14 days.
- A characteristic of the measles rash is that it spreads from the head to the rest of the body.
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