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What causes measles? “It is caused by a virus, specifically, paramyxovirus. The virus is present in the air and can infect the respiratory tract,” responds Dr. Alberto Laguna, infectious disease doctor at the International Clinic.
According to official sources, the last case presented in the country was in 2000 in Ventanilla, Callao. What should a mother do when she notices that her child has measles? The specialist recommends isolating him from other children and the elderly, especially unvaccinated people or immunosuppressed patients (people with cancer or other chronic diseases).
“Go to a health center so they can help you manage your symptoms. It is important to mention that there is no specific treatment for measles. Care should focus on relieving symptoms and preventing complications,” she emphasizes.
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An important point, he adds, is to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration in the case of patients with diarrhea or vomiting, and follow a healthy diet.
What complications can it cause? “Measles can cause complications such as viral pneumonia which can then turn into bacterial pneumonia, blindness and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and cause death,” she concludes.
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