Measles

Measles is a serious and highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms of measles usually appear within 10-12 days of infection and can lead to complications and death.

The initial symptoms are:

• runny nose

• cough

• mild fever 

• reddening of the eyes and sensitivity to light

In addition, between the third and the seventh day, the following symptoms may appear:

• fever of up to 41 ⁰C

• a red rash appears on the face, which lasts 4-7 days, and then spreads over the whole body

• small white spots on the gums and inside the cheeks.

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