GERMAN MEASLES

This is a type of light measles and not very serious except for pregnant women. Especially if they are infected during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

Symptoms          

It last for 3 or 4 days a slight reddish rash occurs. Swelling and pain in lymphatic ganglions in head and nape of neck sometimes occurs; one week before a rash breaks out in the skin, fever and a slight discomfort occur too.

Pregnant women should stay away from a person with german measles during the first three months of pregnancy.

Causes:

A contagious virus transmitted by inhaling infected water droplets found in the air and saliva.

Suggested treatment

Vaccination against this disease during childhood is the adequate step for its prevention. An adult or child should stay in bed and drink tea made of willow bark which contains an analgesic similar to aspirin. It is recommended to stimulate the immune system by taking bee propolis.

It is suggested to vaccinate women against german measles no less than 6 months prior to getting married

Note – when a german measles is contacted during the first 3 months of pregnancy it may be very dangerous for the child. You should be very cautious and see a physician.

Supplement.

Bee propolis

Aloe vera juice

Rest in bed

Vitamin C.

Beta carotene

Supplement for children

VITAMIN:  A, C, E

MINERALS- calcium, magnesium,Zinc.

 Dr. Aladin