Patient's question:
A three-year-old boy has a high fever without a reason, how to have the signs of measles?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: None
What kind of help is needed: What are the symptoms of measles?
Doctor's answer:
Guidance: Typical clinical manifestations are divided into 3 stages, namely the prodromal stage, the rash stage, and the recovery stage (rash resolution stage). Each stage lasts about 3 days, with the entire course lasting approximately 9-12 days.① Prodromal stage: Characterized by fever, with body temperature often ranging from 38—39°C, accompanied by symptoms of upper respiratory catarrh such as conjunctival hyperemia, photophobia, tearing, hiccups, and cough.
② Rash stage: Generally, rashes begin to appear on the 4th or 5th day of fever.
③ Recovery stage: After the rashes appear fully, the body temperature begins to rise, and it returns to normal within 1-2 days. The overall condition also stabilizes accordingly.