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Friday 27-01-2023, 20:59 WIB
The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) stated that there were Extraordinary Events (KLB) of measles in Indonesia as of January 18, 2023 in 34 districts and cities in 12 provinces. —
JAKARTA, FIN.CO.ID – The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) stated that there were Extraordinary Events (KLB) of measles in Indonesia as of January 18, 2023 in 34 districts and cities in 12 provinces.
Measles will be very dangerous if complications occur. The impact can cause severe diarrhea to death.
Measles is highly contagious, even more so than COVID-19. Measles starts to spread even before the rash appears.
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Transmission of measles can be through the air, splashes of coughs, sneezes and through contact with sick people or contaminated surfaces.
What is Measles?
Reported from https://herminahospitals.com/ Measles is a disease caused by a viral infection of the respiratory tract. Measles is contagious (infectious) and can cause serious complications in children if not treated as soon as possible.
The main cause of measles is infection with viruses from the Paramyxovirus family, such as rubeola and rubella. This viral infection can be transmitted by splashing the saliva of a measles patient.
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Symptoms of Measles
High fever
Cough, runny nose and red eyes
When the fever gets higher, around the 4th to 5th day, a reddish rash will appear
In the healing phase the rash will coalesce and become black and scaly
Source:
https://herminahospitals.com/
