About Measles
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, cough, red eyes, runny nose, and rash. Vaccination helps prevent it.
Measles symptoms
- high fever
- rash
- cough
- runny nose
- red eyes
- mouth spots
Common causes of Measles
- measles virus
Measles treatment options
- Consult a doctor urgently for suspected measles, breathing difficulty, dehydration, lethargy, infants, pregnancy, or weak immunity.
Safe home care for Measles
- isolate
- fluids
- do not delay care in children
Emergency signs for Measles
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Measles
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Measles.
Lab tests for Measles
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D level.
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Thyroid Profile
TSH, T3 and T4 thyroid function panel.
From Rs. 2,250
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Lipid Profile
Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
From Rs. 1,620
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Liver Function Test (LFT)
ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT and protein profile.
From Rs. 1,440
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HbA1c
Three month average blood sugar control.
From Rs. 1,080
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets and blood indices.
From Rs. 449
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Methemoglobin
Methemoglobin level test.
From Rs. 4,050
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Carboxyhemoglobin
Carbon monoxide exposure marker.
From Rs. 4,050