Child Health and Diseases Specialist Dr. Ahmet Güzel stated that the number of cases in America and Europe has increased seriously. measles He said that the virus was transmitted by breathing and that he could stay alive for up to 2 hours around. Emphasizing that the risk of contamination is very high especially in children without vaccination. Dr. Beautiful, 97 percent of the protection of the measles vaccine should not be neglected, he said.
High fever, cough, nose discharge, redness in the eyes and rash in the body shows itself with the Professor. Dr. Ahmet Güzel, “especially starting from the head of the rash that is characterized by rashes spread to the trunk. White, gray points can be observed in the mouth. These findings should be consulted immediately when encountered a physician,” he said.
‘Infection is too high for children who are not vaccinated’
The infectiousness of the disease, children began 4 days before symptoms of symptoms said Professor. Dr. Güzel, “Raying continues for 4 days after the start of the contamination. Therefore, it is very important to be isolated children with suspicion of measles during these periods. There is no specific treatment of measles, the most important protective method is the vaccine,” he said.
‘Can cause serious infections and neurological problems’
Emphasizing that the measles are not only a disease limited to the rash. Dr. Beauty, “measles virus can lead to lung infections, brain tissue involvement and weakening of the immune system. This causes easily emerge of other infections. This virus can manifest itself with serious neurological diseases even 7-10 years after being infected,” he said.
(DHA)