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What are the symptoms of measles.
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Hi. Measles, also known as morbilli, rubeola or red measles, is a highly contagious infection caused by the measles virus. Initial signs and symptoms typically include fever, often greater than 40 �C (104.0 �F), cough, runny nose, and red eyes. Two or three days after the start of symptoms, small white spots may form inside the mouth, known as Koplik's spots. A red, flat rash which usually starts on the face and then spreads to the rest of the body typically begins three to five days after the start of symptoms. Symptoms usually develop 10?12 days after exposure to an infected person and last 7?10 days.
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