Unit B - Commonwealth of Learning

Milder infection, less contagious than Rubeola. Virulence: invades epithelium ( rash . Transmission: URT secretions - droplet nuclei. P/E: nasopharynx. Disease: Inc. pd. 3 wks. Pattern same as rubeola, except accompanied by milder symptoms, no Koplik spots, no conjunctivitis. Lasts about 3 days. No complications in children. ................
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