Causes of Measles, what causes measles ?
Measles is a communicable disease or contagious infection caused by viruses. The measles viruses or measles infection spreads from direct contact with infected person or contact with measles virus droplet. Rubeola is the virus causes measles. Winter and spring season favors spreading of measles disease. Incubation period of measles virus is 8 to 12 days. The victim or child becomes contagious even 2 days prior the symptoms appears. Once the rashes are formed, the child with measles becomes contagious and measles can spread to other children or babies come in contact. Treatment of Measles Treatment of measles includes following measures. Bed rest and fluid administration are the initial treatment of measles. Eye care is important to treat conjunctivitis by cleaning eyes lids and eye lashes with saline soaked cotton swab. Inform child that not to rub the infected eyes to prevent further measles eye infection. Antipyretics such as paracetamol or acetaminophen is given to reduce body tempe
