Health officials in the US state of Kansas have confirmed 23 cases of measles, marking a wrath for the state. Highly infectious disease, which causes fever and rashes, is causing havoc in at least 17 states – most cases in the US in the same year since 2019.

According to the Department of Health and Environment, the outbreak of Kansas spreads in six south -western counties. In addition, at least 20 cases are of individuals who were not vaccinated against infection. Officials say 15 cases between the ages of 5 and 17 are in school-age children; Six 4 years or less are old; And two are more than 18.

No death has happened so far

According to the data of the state health department, till now, there are no hospital hospitalized in any case in Canasus. Officials say that most of the cases have been stated in the outbreak in Texas – surprising more than 300 people since the end of January and a child is an ambush. An adult with measles also died in New Mexico.

Earlier this month, officials also said that a person with confirmed measles infection may have exposed the amtrack passengers in a train for Washington, DC.

What is measles?

Measles is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus, causing wide rash and flu. However, measles is not just a rash and can make you severely sick and lead the brain inflammation and life-threatening complications such as pneumonia. This is more likely to get sick from other infections. Earlier, it was regularly part of childhood vaccination as measles caused millions of deaths worldwide.

Also known as Rubola, measles is an aerial disease.

Measles symptoms and symptoms

Some signs and symptoms of measles include:

• High fever
• Cough
• Red or blood eyes
• Flowing nose
• Tiredness
• Red spots with white centers in your mouth
• Stains
• Digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting
• sore throat
• Muscle pain
• Headache

Measles symptoms are not all visible simultaneously. A fever, cough, flowing nose and red eyes can appear first. Coplic spots may appear after two to three days and may fade when the rash starts. The rash appears three to five days after your initial symptoms begin. A high fever can develop with grain.

What is the reason for measles?

Measles virus also known as genus Peacock, This causes this infectious disease. It is an aerial disease, which means that it spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes, or talks. Air drops can stay in a room for two hours even after the person departs with measles.

Drops also descend on the surfaces you touch. Measles can spread:

• Getting around someone with measles
• Virus
• Vertical Transmission: Pregnancy to pregnancy, fetus or baby during delivery, or while breastfeeding.

According to doctors, if you are at high risk from measles to serious complications: if you:

• Are over 20 years or under 5
• Are pregnant
• There is a weakened immune system

How to stop measles?

Doctors say that measles vaccine is extremely effective in preventing the disease. To be fully preserved, you either need two doses:

• Measles, Kanthamala, Rubella or MMR Vaccine
• Measles, Kanthamala, Rubella, Verichela or MMRV Vaccine

Most people get MMR or MMRV shots in childhood, but you can also get them as an adult. Doctors say that if you have got both the doses of vaccine, you will not get measles. It is less effective to get only one dose in preventing the disease.

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