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A couple of days after the appearance of the Koplik's spots, the measles rash begins.
Both Measles and Germal Measles (Rubella) are viruses. With German Measles you can get a blotchy red rash which comes and goes and usually disappears altogether after 2 days. You can sometimes suffer with a light cold prior to the rash appearing. German Measles can be dangerous for pregnant women who have no immunity to the virus. The infection period is usually a week before the rash until a week after it has disappeared. Measles has a mild upper respitatory affect. You can get a rash of spots, very high temperature which can last up to 4 days, cough, severe conjunctivitis and possibly encephalitis. The incubation period is 4 to 12 days and you can remain infectious for 3 to 5 weeks after rash.
These are called Koplik's spots, and are unique to measles infection.
Measles is a very contagious viral infection that causes a rash all over your body. Measles can lead to serious health problems such as pneumonia, and in rare cases, it can cause seizures or meningitis. If you experience symptoms like rash, coughing, and seizures, you will have to consult a doctor.
Yes, it is very contagious; people with measles can be contagious from four days before the rash appears, to four days after the the rash appears.
The virus that causes measles is called rubella. The measles virus attacks the skin, respiratory and immune systems. It presents itself as a rash with flu-like symptoms.
It's measles.
The origin is that it is another word for the German measles or Rubella wich is a skin rash.
The most contagious time period is the three to five days before symptoms begin through about four days after the characteristic measles rash has begun to appear.
The rash starts out as flat, red patches, but eventually develops some bumps. The rash may be somewhat itchy.
A rash,tiredness, white spots on your tongue.If you do happen to get Measles then you should try and spread them, becauseit is a bit like Chickenpox, if you get them as a adult it will be painful!
measles-measles mainly affects the skin on your body where a blotchy red rash appears, it also affects your immune system and you get a cough, runny nose and a fever.