Measles treatment: medication? Isolation and lifestyle interventions

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

There is no specific treatment for the measles virus.

Antibiotics are ineffective in viral diseases and are only used in the case of bacterial superinfection, or as a prevention of secondary bacterial infection.

Symptomatic treatment, reduction of fever, pain relief and vitamin supplementation are important. It is important to have bed rest and to isolate patient.

In some cases, administrating human immunoglobulin G is an option, for example in immunocompromised people.

Treatment is adjusted based on the complications that occur.

Treatment also includes taking certain measures:

  • isolation of a sick person, a child
    • contact with other people allowed after 2 weeks of remission
  • bed rest
  • plenty of fluids
  • take vitamins
  • staying in a dark room in case of eye irritation
    • avoid direct light
  • humidification (humidifier or wet towels) - alleviates dry cough
  • fever reduction
  • cough suppressants
  • early detection of complications
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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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