Measles infection

SINAIS / SINTOMAS

Typically a mild illness with patient and rash improving in about 3 days.

SINAIS / SINTOMAS

Pharyngitis, anterior cervical adenopathy, and fever precede characteristic scarlatiniform rash (diffuse, finely papular, 'sandpaper-like', erythematous rash that blanches with pressure). Rash begins on the trunk and may spread; it is accentuated in flexural creases (i.e., under the arm, in the groin, in the elbows) often with petechiae, producing red streaks known as Pastia's lines. Cheeks flushed 'scarlet' with circumoral pallor. Skin desquamation may occur 3-4 days after appearance of the scarlatiniform rash. Tongue may be inflamed with a white coating and prominent papillae ('strawberry tongue').

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Typically a mild illness, associated classically with rash initially presenting with "slapped cheek" appearance, followed by lacy, reticular lesions; may have associated arthritis and/or anemia. Fever has usually subsided before rash develops. Occurs much more commonly in the US than measles.

SINAIS / SINTOMAS

Rash appears after fever breaks.

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Febrile illness in which headache and body aches are prominent. Rash may be petechial. Appropriate exposure including exposure to mosquitoes that may carry dengue.

SINAIS / SINTOMAS

Febrile illness that may involve sore throat, pharyngeal exudates, and hepatosplenomegaly.

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Mild febrile illness with itchy rash, headache, joint pain, and conjunctivitis. Appropriate exposure including exposure to mosquitoes that may carry Zika virus.

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History of recent medication or drug ingestion.

SINAIS / SINTOMAS

Residence in/travel to a country/area or territory with local transmission, or close contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19, in the 14 days prior to symptom onset.

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