Measles
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable infectious disease caused by measles virus. Other names include morbilli, rubeola, 9-day measles, red measles, and English measles. Symptoms usually develop 10–12 days... Wikipedia
- Symptoms: Fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, rash
- Complications: Pneumonia, seizures, encephalitis, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, immunosuppression, hearing loss, blindness
- Usual onset: 10–12 days after exposure
- Duration: 7–10 days (not including complications)
- Causes: Measles virus
- Prevention: Measles vaccine
- Treatment: Supportive care
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