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Measles
Overview
Measles is a serious, highly contagious disease caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family. Despite there being a measles vaccination, measles continues to remain one of the leading causes of death among young children globally. More than 95% of the cases of measles occur in developing or low-income countries that have poor health infrastructures, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia. The virus normally grows in the cells that line the back of the throat and lungs. Measles is transmitted through coughing and sneezing, close personal contact, or direct contact with infected persons. Symptoms include a high fever beginning about 10 to 12 days after initial exposure, runny nose, cough, watery eyes, and small white spots inside the cheeks. A rash breaks out several days later, typically on the face and upper neck, then spreads to the hands and feet. Serious complications of measles include blindness, inflammation of the brain, severe diarrhea, dehydration, ear infections, severe respiratory infections, and death.
Trusted Medical Sites
Mayo Clinic
A website that provides disease symptoms and treatment information.
Genetic & Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)
GARD provides the public with access to current, reliable, and easy-to-understand information about rare or genetic diseases in English or Spanish.
Support Organizations
Support organizations can provide help and guidance in areas such as peer matching, education and training, and therapy and counseling.
Disease Resources
Resources can help guide your quest for factual and reliable information.
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The Progeria Handbook; A Guide for Families and Health Care Providers of Children with Progeria.
This 100-page handbook helps answer many questions for children with Progeria about how to optimize quality of life through daily care and medical treatment. Contains basic health facts,daily care recommendations and extensive treatment guidelines.
AAMDSIF Online Academy (webinars)
200+ FREE webinars for patients, families and caregivers about rare blood cancers and bone marrow failure diseases.
Educational Resources
Publications, links to patient conferences and webinars
Disease Information
Descriptions of various rare blood cancers and bone marrow failure diseases.