Imported measles case in Malaysia confirmed: Is it dangerous?

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Ministry of Health (Minsal) confirms Imported case of measles in a 42-year-old patient Travel to Armenia during July.Due to the risk of infection, the authorities are conducting an epidemiological investigation to identify the patient’s contacts so that they can be vaccinated The disease was reintroduced into Chile.

Patient corresponds to High-risk group born between 1971 and 1981 who have not received two doses of the vaccine Or they didn’t make the disease. “Since the transmission of the virus was interrupted in Chile in 1993 and only imported cases were verified, travelers born in those years were advised to be vaccinated against measles,” RM Health Seremi said in a statement.

Is measles dangerous?

Measles is ahighly contagious viral disease It mainly affects children. no specific treatment Although most patients recover within 2-3 weeks, it can cause cserious complications such as blindness, encephalitis, severe diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia, especially in Malnourished children and immunosuppressed patients.

Globally, it remains one of the most serious diseases, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Leading causes of death in young childrenThis is despite the fact that there is a safe and effective vaccine to prevent it.

How is it contagious?

It is transmitted by Air droplets from the nose, mouth, or throat from an infected person.

Viruses in the air or on surfaces remain active and infectious for 2 hours.

What are the symptoms?

The first symptoms usually appear 8 to 12 days after infection and include Fever, stuffy nose, red eyes, and white spots on the inside of the cheek.

a few days later skin rash or rash It starts on the face and neck and gradually spreads to other parts of the body.