Child with red spots on different skin sites:
a. Make dental ttt normally
b. Delay ttt
C. Refer medical then delay ***
d. Make ttt then refer medical
Etiology and Epidemiology Measles is caused by an RNA virus in the Paramyxoviridae The virus is spread primarily by airborne droplets and droplet nuclei generated by an infected person during talking, breathing, coughing, and sneezing; by direct contact with nasal or throat secretions
Signs and Symptoms of measles: generally begin about 7-14 days after a person is infected, and include:
Measles Rash Skin of a patient after 3 days of measles infection.
• Blotchy rash - Fever - Cough - Runny nose - Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis) - Feeling run down, achy (malaise) - Tiny white spots with bluish-white centers found inside the mouth (Koplik’s spots) A typical case of measles begins with mild to moderate fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and sore throat.