What Are Measles?
7. Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a relatively common complication of measles. The severity of pneumonia can vary, and it will be treatable in many cases. It can be dangerous for people that have a weakened immune system, however, and pneumonia is the cause of death in some cases of measles.
Another potential complication is encephalitis, which is a lot less common than pneumonia. If the infection reaches the brain then it can cause the brain to become inflamed. It can cause symptoms like a fever, nausea, headache and aching joints. It can also cause more severe symptoms, and it will be fatal in some cases.
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