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Measles complications are common and can be deadly. They should routinely be looked for on clinical examination.
Early management of uncomplicated cases helps reduce complications. Early management of complicated cases reduces the case fatality rate and sequelae.
Uncomplicated cases are treated as outpatients. Severe cases are hospitalised and isolated.
During the post-measles period, children are more vulnerable to infection and at higher risk of dying for several years.