Measles Related Complications: A Hospital-Based Study in Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand

Authors

  • Suresh Kumar
  • Ashok Kumar
  • Tanvi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i2.19128

Keywords:

Measles, Complications, Vaccination, Immunization, Socioeconomic

Abstract

Background: Measles is a contagious vaccine-preventable illness caused by the measles virus.1
Aim: To study complications of measles in pediatric patients & to determine the course of measles based on
various factors i.e. age, nutritional status, socio-economic status, immunization status, other host factors.
Methods: It is a prospective descriptive study done in pediatric OPD & IPD over one year
Results: The average age of a child with confirmed measles is 21 months & 15.8 months in complicated measles
with a male predisposition. Patients in 2nd degree PEM had a risk of developing complicated measles. There exists
a positive correlation between lack of vaccination and the development of complications due to measles.
Conclusion: Universal implementation of two doses of MMR Vaccine and screening & management of malnutrition
can prevent the severity of complications associated with measles.

Author Biographies

  • Suresh Kumar

    Child Specialist B.D Pandey District Hospital, Nanital(UK),

  • Ashok Kumar

    Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun(UK),

  • Tanvi

    Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun(UK)

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Published

2023-03-15

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2023): Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

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Measles Related Complications: A Hospital-Based Study in Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand. (2023). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 14(2), 341-347. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i2.19128