Diagnosing measles: Are you ready for the next inevitable outbreak?

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Diagnosing measles: Are you ready for the next inevitable outbreak?

9 November 2022

Michael Addidle

Wednesday 9 November 2022, 12:40 AM

Figure 1. Characteristic maculopapular rash

Characteristic maculopapular rash on the abdomen three days after the onset of a measles infection [Image: CDC]

This article covers the details of measles diagnosis, including what to look out for, the diagnostic tests to use, who to notify and other diagnoses to consider

Key points, A characteristic maculopapular rash and (sometimes) Koplik spots are the key clinical indicators of measles infection. Measles PCR is the test of ch, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

Investigations

References

Ingram J. It’s time to catch up on the measles vaccine. GP Pulse, 24 March 2022.

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