TYPHOID MEASLES Meaning and
Definition
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Typhoid measles is a historical term used to describe a severe and often fatal contagious disease that combines the symptoms and characteristics of both typhoid fever and measles. It refers to a rare and particularly dangerous form of measles that was prevalent in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The term "typhoid" refers to the similarity of symptoms the disease shares with typhoid fever, such as high fever, headache, abdominal pain, and digestive disturbances. These symptoms are typically more severe in typhoid measles compared to the typical measles infection.
The term "measles" is used to describe the characteristic skin rash that appears in individuals affected by this disease. The rash typically starts on the face and gradually spreads across the body, usually accompanied by cough, runny nose, and red eyes.
Typhoid measles is caused by a specific strain of the measles virus that causes more severe symptoms and complications than the regular measles virus. It spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to the transmission of regular measles.
With the advent of vaccination and improved sanitation practices, cases of typhoid measles have become extremely rare. Today, the term is mostly used in historical context or medical literature, as it reflects the understanding of the disease during a time when advances in healthcare were limited.
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(1) Measles attended with typhoid symptoms; (2) typhorubeoloid.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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