{"id":34376,"date":"2018-08-02T22:00:18","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T16:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=34376"},"modified":"2018-08-02T17:32:12","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T12:02:12","slug":"measles-and-chickenpox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=34376","title":{"rendered":"Measles Vs. Chicken Pox \u2013 Symptoms, Management and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Both measles and chickenpox are viral infections. Chickenpox is caused by varicella-zoster, whereas measles or rubeola is caused by measles virus.<\/p>\n

These diseases generally hit during childhood, but can be prevented with the help of vaccines. The incidence of measles is way less in the U.S. as compared to chickenpox. Now, let us understand the differences between the two.<\/p>\n

Measles Vs Chickenpox Symptoms<\/h2>\n

The following is a comparison of the symptoms of Measles and Chickenpox[1<\/a>]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Chickenpox<\/strong><\/td>\nMeasles<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A rash that starts from the face, back and chest but can spread to other parts of the body<\/td>\nA rash that starts from the forehead or hairline and spreads to other areas of the body<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Headache and Fever<\/td>\nSore throat, runny nose, cough and fever<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feeling tired and fatigued<\/td>\nConjunctivitis ( pink eyes)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Decrease in Appetite<\/td>\nKoplik spots ( these are small red spots found in mouth and cheeks and have blue white centers)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Measles Vs Chickenpox \u2013 Contagious Period<\/h2>\n

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Although in both the diseases, a rash develops, but appearances of the rashes in measles and chickenpox are distinguishably different. The rash in chickenpox begins with raised red bumps or papules. These convert into fluid-filled blisters with itching sensation. These ultimately get ruptured and turn leaky. On the other hand, the spots in measles are flat red. Also, you will notice that even if there are bumps, they are devoid of any fluid.<\/p>\n

Both measles and chickenpox are high contagious, i.e., they can easily spread over to others. A person gets chickenpox by inhaling the respiratory droplets released by a sick person through sneezing or coughing. It could also spread if a person comes in contact with contaminated surfaces or fluid from blisters that have ruptured. The contagious period of chickenpox is up to 1 days before the rash appears and until all the spots have crusted over[2<\/a>]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Similarly, measles can spread when the affected person sneezes or coughs or if a healthy individual comes in contact with an object or surface that has been contaminated. Measles is contagious for up to 4 days before the appearance of the rash and four days after.<\/p>\n

Treatment of Measles and Chickenpox<\/h2>\n

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The treatment is all about relieving the symptoms till the time the infection goes away. As the rashes in chickenpox are very itchy, you may want to take an antihistamine for relief. People, who are at high risk of developing the infection are:<\/p>\n