Microbiology - Case Study: What does the child have?
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This case study discusses the symptoms, prognosis, complications, and treatment of measles in a child. It also explains why it is unlikely to see a child with this disease now.
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1 MICROBIOLOGY Case Study: 2 What does the child have? The 5 years old girl child is have developed measles. According to Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2017), tiny white lesions inside the mouth with red borders, Koplik’s spot are regarded as an early signs ofMeaslesor Rubeola. It is a viral disease and the main causative agent is Morbillivirus. What is its prognosis? It is a highly contagious disease caused by the spread of the viral infected droplets in air (sneezing or coughing) or by direct contact.Staying in a same room with someone suffering from measles leads to the development of the disease (Clemmons et al., 2015). What complications could ensue? The preliminary symptoms of Measles include a runny nose, high fever, sore throat, cold and cough and swollen eyes. This is followed by development of Koplik’s spot inside the moth. After between two to four days of the disease prognosis, red-brown blotchy rash develops in the head of the child or upper part of the neck and then gradually spreads over the entire body. This is associated with an increase in the body temperature. Along with the development of rashes, there occurs loss of appetite, pain in muscles and increase in the sense ofirritability(CentreofDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC),2017).Inextreme conditions, there might occur, development of ear infection leading to loss of hearing and in rarecases,developmentofdiarrheaandpneumonia(CentreofDiseaseControland Prevention (CDC), 2018).
2 MICROBIOLOGY What is the normal treatment? According to the National Health Service (2018), there are no specific treatments for measles. The condition usually improves within 7 to 10 days post infection. However, in order to manage the symptoms and to provide sudden relief, healthcare professionals prescribe paracetamol or ibuprofen. These analgesics help in the effective management of the muscle pain while lowering the body temperature. Generally, liquid infant paracetamol is used for the children below 5 years of age. Aspirin is not recommended for the treatment of infants or children. Measles also hampers the electrolyte balance thus proper regulation of the liquid is also important for the effective management of measles and avoiding of any further complications. Why are you unlikely to see a child with this disease now? It is unlikely to see a child with Measles at present because safe and effective vaccination has already been developed for the treatment of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR). MMR vaccine is safe and is effective in preventing the development of MMR. Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2018) recommends the every child should be vaccinated with two dosage of MMR vaccine. The first dosage of vaccination must be given during 12 and 15 months of age. The second dosage of vaccination must be given between 4 to 6 years of age. At present CDC recommends for MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [chicken pox]) vaccination for children who are 12 years of age. CDC (2018) states that effective vaccination with MMR vaccines and completion of the booster dosage provides a comprehensive protection of MMR. Thus under the presence of proper vaccination protocol for the generation of immunization against Measles, developing Measles infection among children is something unlikely.
3 MICROBIOLOGY References Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2017).Complications of Measles. Access date:12thFebruary2019.Retrievedfrom: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/complications.html Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2018).Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know. Access date: 12thFebruary 2019. Retrieved from:https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mmr/public/index.html Clemmons, N. S., Gastanaduy, P. A., Fiebelkorn, A. P., Redd, S. B., & Wallace, G. S. (2015). Measles-United States, January 4-April 2, 2015.MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report,64(14), 373-376. National Health Service. (2018).Measles Treatment.Access date: 12thFebruary 2019. Retrieved from:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/treatment/