Tinea versicolor occurs frequently in children and is characterized by red spots appearing on the surface of the skin.
It is not uncommon for some cases of measles to be accompanied by fever. Currently measles can almost always be prevented by immunization .
This disease can infect anyone and does not discriminate. However, children under the age of 5 are among the groups that are more susceptible to it.
Recognize the symptoms and how to deal with them so that your child does not continue to experience this condition.
Definition of Tampek in Children
Tampek or commonly known as measles or rubeola is an infection that occurs in childhood caused by a single-stranded RNA virus with 1 serotype.
This virus is classified as a member of the genus Morbillivirus in the familyParamyxoviridae. Humans are the only hosts that can be infected with this virus.
Measles can spread easily and can be serious and even fatal in children.
Although death rates have declined worldwide as more children receive the measles vaccine, the disease still kills more than 200,000 people each year, with children making up the vast majority of its victims.
Symptoms of Tampek in Children
Signs of measles in children will appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus.
Here are some symptoms that may appear
Fever
One of the common symptoms that appear in children when they have measles is fever .
This fever temperature can be very high up to 40 degrees Celsius. If this is immediately alert and take the child to the doctor for further examination.
Cough and cold
Not only fever, some children also appear to be coughing. Usually the cough experienced is a dry cough .
These symptoms are also accompanied by a runny nose (coryza) and sore throat.
Watery Eyes
When a child experiences measles, he will often shed tears.
This does not mean he is crying, but is a symptom called conjunctivitis .
As much as possible, prevent children from rubbing their eyes because it can potentially cause irritation.
Spots in the Mouth
Look for small white spots with bluish white centers on a red background found inside the mouth on the inner lining of the child’s cheeks.
This part is also called Koplik’s spot.
Skin Rash
Three to five days after symptoms begin a rash will appear on the child’s skin.
Usually the rash starts as flat red spots that appear on the hairline and spread down to the neck, arms, body, legs, and soles of the feet.
Small bumps may also appear on top of the flat red spots.
The spots may then merge as they spread from the head to the rest of the body.
When the rash appears, the child’s fever can soar to more than 40 degrees Celsius.
Causes of Tampek
Did you know, parents , that measles is very contagious, so it is very possible for your child to be exposed to measles from other people who interact with them?
Basically this condition is caused by a virus found in the nose and throat of an infected child or adult.
When someone with mumps coughs, sneezes or talks,dropletcan be transmitted into the air, where other people can breathe it in.
DropletsThese can survive in the air for about an hour. They can also land on surfaces, where they can live and spread for several hours.
The virus can spread easily and quickly. Children can be infected with this virus by putting their fingers exposed to the virus to their mouth, nose or eyes.
The rate of transmission is very high during the four days before to four days after the rash appears.
About 90% of people who have never had measles or have been vaccinated will become infected if exposed to the measles virus.
How to Treat Tampek in Children
Actually, there is no special way to treat measles in children.
Several things can be done to provide comfort and relieve symptoms that arise in children.
Here are some things that parents can do when their child experiences this.
Get Enough Rest
If your child is still actively moving around when he has measles, try to limit his activities.
Getting enough rest can reduce the symptoms that arise and reduce the possibility of transmitting the virus to other people.
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water, fruit juice and herbal tea to replace fluids lost due to fever and sweating.
If necessary, you can buy rehydration solutions such as ORS without a prescription. These solutions contain water and salt in certain proportions to replace fluids and electrolytes.
Resting Children’s Eyes
When tempek attacks, the eyes will become more sensitive, bright light can be very disturbing.
To make your child more comfortable, turn off the lights when he/she is lying down or resting and wear sunglasses when doing activities outside the house.
Also avoid reading or watching television if the light from the reading lamp or from the television is disturbing.
Clean Eye Area
Appearance in children often causes their eyes to water continuously.
Regularly clean any crust that may appear on the eyelid area using a damp cotton ball.
Use one piece of cotton for each eye. Gently clean your eyes from inner to outer lids.
Using a Humidifier (Air Humidifier)
Use a humidifier to relieve coughs and sore throats.
Adding moisture to the air can help relieve discomfort.
Choose a cool mist humidifier and clean it daily as bacteria and mold can thrive in these devices.
Post-Exposure Vaccination
People who are not immune to measles, including infants, can be given the measles vaccine within 72 hours of exposure to the virus. P
This vaccine is useful for providing more protection to the body.
Thus, the symptoms that appear may be milder and last for a shorter time.
Administration of Immune Serum Globulin
Pregnant women, infants, and people with weakened immune systems who are exposed to the virus can receive an injection of a protein (antibody) called immune serum globulin.
When given within six days of exposure to the virus, these antibodies can prevent measles or make symptoms less severe.
How to Treat Tampek in Children
There are several treatments that can be given to children. Here are some of them.
Fever Reducing Medicine
If fever makes your child and you as a parent uncomfortable, try giving over-the-counter medications such asacetaminophen(Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, Children’s Motrin, others) ornaproxen sodium(Aleve) to help reduce the fever that accompanies measles.
Still be careful in giving the right dosage to your child, Parents.
Read the label carefully or ask your doctor or pharmacist for the correct dosage information for your child.
If you are considering giving aspirin to a child, be careful.
Although this medication is approved for use in children older than 3 years, children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should not take aspirin.
This is because aspirin has been linked to Reye’s syndrome , a rare but potentially life-threatening condition.
Antibiotics
Not all cases of measles in children require antibiotics.
A doctor may prescribe it if a bacterial infection, such as pneumonia or an ear infection, develops while your child has measles.
Vitamin A
Children with low vitamin A levels are more likely to experience more severe cases of measles.
Giving vitamin A to children can reduce the severity of the infection.
It is generally given as a large dose of 200,000 international units (IU) for children older than one year. Smaller doses may be given to younger children.
Salt Water Drops (Saline)
You can use salt water drops (saline) to treat nasal congestion which usually appears as a symptom of measles.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before giving it to your child.
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Those are some notes that Parents need to know about tampek in children. Hopefully useful.
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Republished with permission from theAsianParent Indonesia
