MEASLES
⁃ an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash, typically occurring in childhood.⁃ The disease spreads through the air by respiratory droplets produced from coughing or sneezing.
⁃ SYMPTOMS
⁃ Measles symptoms don't appear until 10 to 14 days after exposure.
⁃ They include cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, sore throat, fever and a red, blotchy skin rash.
⁃ TREATMENT
⁃ There's no treatment to get rid of an established measles infection, but over-the-counter fever reducers or vitamin A may help with symptoms.
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