What symptom does measles incubation period have?
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In the study of measles, our experts divided measles into four processes, namely incubation period, prodromal period, eruption period, recovery period and so on. Children account for the vast majority of measles patients. So we should know more about measles, so what are the symptoms of measles incubation period? Now let's have a look!
What symptom does measles incubation period have?
The incubation period of measles in children is generally 10-14 days, and sometimes as short as 1 week. There may be slight temperature rise during the incubation period. Typical measles from fever to rash, generally 3 to 4 days, often cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, throat congestion and hoarseness, conjunctival inflammation, congestion, tears, fear of light, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., body temperature will rise in 2 to 3 days, or even up to 40 ℃. From the second day to the third day of onset, white needle like spots can be seen on the inner cheek mucosa, and there is a red halo around the spots. This is the characteristic measles mucosal spot - FICO's spot. It will gradually increase and fuse, and the scope can be extended to the inner lip, and it often lasts for about 2 days.
The rash stage of children usually occurs 3-4 days after fever. The temperature can suddenly rise to 40 ~ 40.5 ℃. The rash begins with sparse and irregular red macular papules. The skin between the rashes is normal. It begins at the back of the ear, neck and along the hairline edge. It develops downward within 24 hours and spreads to the face, trunk and upper limbs. On the third day, the rash affects the lower limbs and feet. In severe cases, the rash often fuses with skin edema and facial swelling and deformation. Most of the rashes were discolored, but some had ecchymosis.
Typical measles fever to rash time is 3 to 4 days, the order of rash is: first from the back of the ear, hairline, soon wave to the face, trunk, and then to the second to third day to develop to the limbs, palms and plantar, the rash is red papules, diameter 1 to 3 mm, higher than the skin, pressure will fade; At the beginning, it was less, then gradually increased, and gradually fused into a piece. Normal skin could be seen between the rashes.
matters needing attention
It can prevent measles by giving immunoglobulin immediately within 5 days after contact with measles; More than 6 days can not achieve the above effect. The patients who had used immunoglobulin had great changes in clinical process, long incubation period, atypical symptoms and signs, but they still had potential infectivity to the contacts. Passive immunization can only last for 8 weeks, and active immunization measures should be taken in the future.
