Symptomatic relief may be achieved from bed rest, acetaminophen - oral , and humidified air. The probable outcome is excellent in uncomplicated cases. The probable outcome is worse with complicating encephalitis . A bacterial infection may cause otitis media , bronchitis , or pneumonia . Encephalitis occurs in approximately 1 out of 3,000 measles cases.
Hemorrhagic measles is a rare complication and causes generalized bleeding .
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