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Clinicians Urge Symptom Awareness, Pre-Screening for Measles
Summary
Dr Savoy outlines the clinical presentation of measles and key signs to watch for during evaluation. Measles is an upper respiratory infection with cold or influenza symptoms and a high fever. Within 6 days, a maculopapular rash, sandpaper-like on a reddish base, typically appears, spreading from the head down the body. Koplik spots, small white lesions inside the mouth, are another symptom to recognize. Clinicians are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion and take steps to limit exposure in the office setting.
Key Takeaways:
When monitoring for measles, upper respiratory symptoms paired with a high fever needs to be on the differential, especially if the patient was traveling.
Other symptoms include a maculopapular rash and Koplik spots.
Implement infection control practices. Screen out individuals before they come into the office to prevent unnecessary spreading. This is a great time for telemedicine visits.
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