By the third day of this virus the temperature is often as high as 103 o to 104 o F. White spots appear on the inside of the mouth and finally the body will break out in the familiar red spots of the measles. The fever starts to abate when the red spots have all erupted. The measles spots will turn brownish and finally fade in 3 or 4 days. Measles is spread by inhaling air-borne droplets of the virus or by direct contact with an infected person. Measles can be prevented by immunization.
Alternative medicine is an appropriate approach for the treatment of the measles for healthy adults.
Conventional medicine is the primary treatment approach for patients who are already debilitated by chronic illnesses or compromised immune systems. Complementary And Alternative Therapies Consult a competent specialist in each treatment modality for individual assessment or additional information. Herbal Medicine provides natural remedies to combat the virus and relieve symptoms associated with the virus. Echinacea and goldenseal are particularly effective in bolstering the immune system. These herbs should not be taken longer than 7-10 days at a time.