10 Questions
Which one of these is a common symptom of measles in children?
Coryza
What is the incubation period for measles?
10-12 days
Which virus causes measles?
Paramyxovirus
What type of rash is commonly seen in measles?
Maculopapular rash
Which part of the body does the measles rash typically start from?
Face
Which one of these is a characteristic of maculopapular rashes in children?
They are red areas of the skin with small bumps
Which one of these is a symptom commonly seen in children with measles?
All of the above
Which one of these is a highly contagious virus that causes measles?
Paramyxovirus
Which one of these is the typical incubation period for measles?
10-12 days
Which one of these is a characteristic of the measles rash?
It starts from the face and spreads to the chest
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.
Test your knowledge on common rashes in children with this quiz! Learn about viral exanthems, vesiculobullous lesions, purpura/petechiae, and diffuse erythemas with desquamation. Identify maculopapular rashes and their causes, and expand your understanding of childhood viral diseases.
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