The differences between the highly contagious viruses

SAN ANTONIO – A measles outbreak in West texas asks questions and affects nationwide and causes health officers to clarify statistics after reports on false infections.

The number of people with measles in Texas rose to 146 on Friday, and a non -vaccinated child of school age died of the virus, according to the Texas Ministry of Health.

The cases extend over nine counties mainly in West texas and in Panhandle, including almost 100 in Gaines County,

Until Friday, February 28th, no cases were confirmed in Bexar County, South Texas or Central Texas.

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On Thursday, Legacy Traditional School in Cibolo Ksat announced that measles were found in a classroom in the first class.

According to a letter sent by Ksat and sent by Ksat, the school made it clear that it was a confirmed case of rubella, which was also called German measles or three -day measles. Rods are caused by a virus that differs from measles, but the symptoms are similar.

According to San Antonios Metro Health Department, the best protection against both viruses are the measles, mumps and rubella vaccines (MMR or MMRV).

• MMR vaccine: The MMR vaccine protects against three diseases: measles, mumps and rubella. It is available for children (12 months older) and adults who have no evidence of immunity.

• MMRV vaccine: The MMRV vaccine protects against four diseases: measles, mumps, rubella and varicelle (chickenpox). The MMRV vaccination is licensed for use in children from 12 months to 12 years.

Here is what you still need to know about the highly contagious viruses.

What is measles?

It is a respiratory disease that is caused by one of the most contagious viruses in the world and can be dangerous for babies and small children.

According to the CDC, pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system are also at risk.

Health officers said the virus was in the air and spreads slightly when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs.

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Scott Weaver, a director of excellence center of the Global Virus Network, said the Associated Press that an infected person could infect 15 more.

Measles first infected the airway and then spreads in the body.

The symptoms include high fever, running nose, cough, red, aqueous eyes and a rash.

The rash generally occurs three to five days after the first symptoms, begins as a flat red spots on the face and then spread down to the neck, the fuselage, the arms, legs and feet.

If the rash appears, the fever may apply to over 104 degrees according to the CDC.

According to CDC, serious complications include:

• Hospital stays: About one of five non -vaccinated people who contract with measles is hospitalized.

• Pneumonia: Up to 5% of children with measles develop pneumonia, which is the most common cause of measles deaths in young children.

• Encephalitis: For example, a child of 1000 who receive measles develop encephalitis (swelling of the brain), which can lead to cramps and long -term complications.

• Death: One to three out of 1,000 children with measles die from respiratory and neurological complications.

• Complications during pregnancy: Pregnant and non -vaccinated women can experience premature births or have a baby with a low birth weight.

There is no specific treatment for measles.

According to health officers, people who once had measles cannot get again.

What is rubella?

The CDC states that rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus. However, it is caused by another virus than measles.

Rids are sometimes referred to as German measles.

The CDC states of rubella are no longer endemic or constantly present in the United States. However, it remains widespread in other regions of the world.

Symptoms include:

• Red rash that begins on the face and spreads in the body

• Inferior

• Sore throat

As a complication of rubella, arthritis can affect up to 70% of women, although it is unusual in children and men.

What is chickenpox?

When discussing red rashes, chickenpox could be one of the first conditions that come to mind.

Although chickenpox are very contagious, this typically leads to slight symptoms.

The Varicella Zoster virus causes chickenpox and is mainly spreading through close contact with an infected person.

Symptoms include:

• Itching, bladder -like rash

• Blow

• fatigue

• Fever

• Appetite loss

Those who have neither contracted with chickenpox nor have received the chickenpox vaccine are susceptible to the disease.

The CDC states that the best way to be contrasted with chickenpox to maintain the vaccine.

Some people who contract with chickenpox can have more severe symptoms and are exposed to a higher risk of complication.

For most people, the contract for chickenpox once grants lifelong immunity. One person can experience chickenpox more than once, although it is rare.

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