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Measles (Rubeola) : Treatments

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There is no specific treatment for the measles. The following may relieve symptoms:Acetaminophen (Tylenol)Bed restHumidified airSome children may need vitamin A supplements.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 1, 2008
As of 2004 there are no treatments available to stop measles infection. Treatment is primarily aimed at helping the patient to be as comfortable as possible and watching carefully so that antibiotics can be started promptly if a bacterial infectio...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
There are no treatments available to stop measles infection. Treatment is primarily aimed at helping the.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
There are a variety of general measures that can be taken to treat measles and help the patient feel more comfortable. These include: humidifying the air to ease cough drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration keeping the room lights dim ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Oral rehydration therapy(ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive worldwide, and they have a particularly large impact in the developing world.
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Isolation refers to the precautions that are taken in the hospital to prevent the spread of an infectious agent from an infected or colonized patient to susceptible persons.Isolation practices are designed to minimize the transmission of infection...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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