What Are Measles?
10. Treatment
There is no known treatment for measles directly. If it is suspected that somebody might have been exposed to the virus, then they may be given a vaccine within 72 hours if they have not already been vaccinated. Doing so can at least help to reduce the severity of the symptoms.
Measles can also sometimes lead to certain bacterial infections, and these can often be treated with an antibiotic. Medication may also be used to help treat a fever. Low levels of vitamin A are likely to make the symptoms of measles more severe, so the patient may be given vitamin A supplements if it is deemed necessary.
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