Measles pemphigoidB05.8
Synonym(s)
Morbilli bullosi; vesicolous morbilli
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Very rare disease similar to Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis with blisters and vesicles that occur in measles at the same time as the exanthema or a short time later in lesional areas of the skin.
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Due to the life-threatening nature of the clinical picture, immediate intensive medical care with fluid and electrolyte control, metalline foil, vacuum mattress etc. High-dose glucocorticoids such as prednisolone (e.g. Solu-Decortin H) 1-1.5 mg/kg bw/day. In case of superinfection, systemic broad-spectrum antibiotics, e.g. cephalosporins such as ceftriaxone (e.g. Rocephin) 1mal/day 2 g i.v.; as soon as possible antibiotic therapy after antibiogram
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The lethality rate is about 50%.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Duke T, Mgone CS (2003) Measles: not just another viral exanthem. Lancet 361: 763-773
- Schneider-Schaulies S, ter Meulen V (2003) Pathogenic aspects of measles virus infections. Arch Virol Suppl 15: 139-158