Measles rash. View of the chest of an adult male patient suffering from measles. Measles (medical names: rubeola,morbilli) is a highly infectious viral disease that mainly affects young children. When contracted in adulthood,the symptoms tend to be more severe. 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 (as seen here) and persists for 3 to 5 days. The patient remains infectious throughout this period. Complications may include ear and chest infections,and rarely encephalitis. Complete recovery may take 2-4 weeks. Vaccination provides effective immunity against the disease | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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