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How to Test for Measles
What is Measles?
Measles, also known as Rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease. It is mostly spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. People who inhale these droplets or touch infected surfaces can pick up the virus. Measles is highly infectious. Approximately 90% of susceptible people who come in contact with the virus will be infected. Due to modern vaccination procedures, measles is fairly rare in the United States although periodic outbreaks do still occur. Worldwide, measles is responsible for about 100,000 deaths per year.
What are the symptoms of measles?
Measles symptoms typically begin to develop about 7-14 days after the initial exposure. Early symptoms include fever, cough, red watery eyes, and runny nose. Within a few days of the onset of symptoms, many people will develop small white spots on the inside of their mouth. About 3-5 days after symptoms begin, most people will develop a red spotty rash which usually begins on the face and spreads to the body, arms, legs, and feet.
How to test for Measles
Identifying a measles infection early can help to minimize the risk of spreading it to others. However, because the early symptoms of measles are common to other illnesses it can be difficult to identify a case based on outward signs until more distinctive symptoms develop. A Rubeola IgM Antibody test can identify antibodies that the immune system produces shortly after infection. The presence of these antibodies can help to confirm a case of measles and differentiate it from other conditions with similar symptoms.
IgM antibody levels will typically begin to decrease after several weeks as the body produces IgG antibodies. IgG antibodies will also develop in response to vaccination for measles. These IgG antibodies will typically provide lifelong protection and prevent someone from contracting measles again. In some cases, it may be necessary to have another vaccination later in life. Testing for IgG antibodies to measles can verify a person's immune status. A Rubeola IgG Antibody test is a convenient option for people who require proof of their immunity. Rubeola/Measles titer testing is often required for people who are starting school, working in the medical industry, or traveling to parts of the world for measles is more prevalent. Measles IgG titer testing is available by itself but is often done along with testing for Mumps and Rubella as part of the MMR titer panel.
How to get a Measles Test
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