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Measles

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable infectious disease caused by the measles virus. Other names include morbilli, rubeola, 9-day measles, red measles, and English measles. Symptoms usually develop 10–12... 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 (Morbillivirus hominis)
Prevention: Measles vaccine
Treatment: Supportive care
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