Highly contagious disease caused by the Measles morbillivirus

Clinical features (mother)

• Fever
• White spots inside the mouth - Koplik spots
• Cough
• Red eyed
• Rash

Investigations

• Swab or serum sample for measles-specific IgM or RNA detection

Management

• Supportive care, usually involving antipyretics

Complications

• Non terotogenic however high fever can cause: IUGR, microcephaly, miscarriage, stillbirth and preterm birth
• High mortality rate if mother develops pneumonia and encephalitis