AS measles cases continue to surge, Brits have been warned to be on the lookout for symptoms of the highly infectious illness. Most people associate measles with a flat, red rash that appears on th…

The message is loud and clear, the measles is not chicken pox. Do not expose your kids to it. Tell your kids to stay away from other kids who are coughing.

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    Here’s what AI has to say:

    AI Overview +1 Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive brain disorder that can develop years after a measles infection. It’s a disabling and deadly disease that usually affects children between the ages of 5 and 15. Symptoms memory loss, irritability, seizures, involuntary muscle movements, behavioral changes, personality changes, mood swings, depression, fever, and headache. Stages

    Stage 1: Personality changes, mood swings, depression, fever, headache, and memory loss
Stage 2: Jerking, muscle spasms, seizures, loss of vision, and dementia
Stage 3: Writhing (twisting) movements and rigidity
Stage 4: Progressive loss of consciousness into a persistent vegetative state

    Treatment There’s no specific cure for SSPE, but treatments include lamivudine, isoprinosine, and interferon alfa-2a. Prevention The only effective way to prevent SSPE is to get vaccinated against measles. SSPE is more common in developing countries due to low vaccination rates. Risk factors Risk factors for SSPE include: Being from a rural or poverty-stricken area, Being overcrowded, Having multiple siblings, and Having a higher birth order.