Infant girl covered with measles rash. Measles (medical names: rubeola,morbilli) is a highly infectious viral disease that mainly affects young children. Symptoms of cold and fever develop after an incubation period of 8-15 days. On the 3rd to 5th day the characteristic blotchy rash develops (initially behind the ears,then on face and rest of body),which last for 3 to 5 days. The patient remains infectious throughout this period. In most cases the symptoms subside,but the infant may be susceptible to pneumonia and infections of the middle ear. Complete recovery may take 2-4 weeks. Vaccination provides effective immunity against the disease | |
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