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==Overview==
==Overview==
Clinical diagnosis of measles requires a history of fever of at least three days together with at least one of the three ''C''s. Observation of [[Koplik's spots]] is also diagnostic of measles. The classical symptoms of measles include a fever for at least three days, and the three ''C''s—[[cough]], [[coryza]] (runny nose) and [[conjunctivitis]] (red eyes). The fever may reach up to 104° [[Fahrenheit]]/ 40° [[Celsius]]. ''[[Koplik's spots]]'' seen inside the mouth are [[pathognomonic]] (diagnostic) for measles but are not often seen, even in real cases of measles, because they are transient and may disappear within a day of arising.
The symptoms of measles generally begin about 7-14 days after a person has been infected. Clinical diagnosis of [[measles]] requires a history of [[fever]] of at least three days together with at least one of the three ''C''s —[[cough]], [[coryza]] (runny nose) and [[conjunctivitis]] (red eyes). Observation of [[Koplik's spots]] is also a characteristic finding in measles.  The fever may reach up to 104° [[Fahrenheit|F]]/ 40° [[Celsius|C]].


==History and Symptoms==
==History and Symptoms==
The characteristic measles rash is classically described as a generalized, [[maculopapular]], [[erythematous]] rash that begins several days after the fever starts. It starts on the head before spreading to cover most of the body, often causing [[itch]]ing. The rash is said to "stain", changing colour from red to dark brown, before disappearing.
* Healthcare providers should consider measles in patients presenting with febrile rash illness and clinically compatible measles symptoms, especially if the person recently traveled internationally or was exposed to a person with febrile rash illness
* Measles usually begins with a prodromal illness that lasts for 3-5 days consisting of fever and [[cough]], [[coryza]] and [[conjunctivitis]]. <ref name="CDC"> {{ cite web| title= CDC Measles signs and symptoms | url=http://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/signs-symptoms.html}} </ref>
* The characteristic measles [[rash]] is classically described as a generalized, [[maculopapular]], [[erythematous]] rash that begins several days after the fever starts.
* It starts on the head before spreading to cover most of the body, often causing [[itch]]ing.
* The [[rash ]]is said to "stain", changing color from red to dark brown, before disappearing.
* The [[rash]] lasts for 5 to 6 days, and then fades.
* On average, the rash occurs 14 days after exposure to the virus (within a range of seven to 18 days).
* The [[rash]] usually begins on a person’s face at the hairline and spreads downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet.
* When the [[rash]] appears, a [[fever]] may spike to more than 104°F.
* After a few days, the fever subsides and the rash fades. 


=== Common Symptoms ===
=== Common Symptoms ===
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=== Serious Symptoms/Complications ===
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:*[[Pneumonia]]
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:*[[Encephalitis]]
:*[[Seizures]]
:*[[Death]]
 
Approximately 20% of reported measles cases experience one or more complications. These complications are more common among children under 5 years of age and adults over 20 years old. Measles causes ear infections in nearly one out of every 10 children who get it. As many as one out of 20 children with measles gets pneumonia, and about one child in every 1,000 who get measles will develop encephalitis. (This is an inflammation of the brain that can lead to convulsions, and can leave your child deaf or mentally retarded.) For every 1,000 children who get measles, one or two will die from it. Measles can also make a pregnant woman have a miscarriage, give birth prematurely, or have a low-birth-weight baby. In developing countries, where malnutrition and vitamin A deficiency are prevalent, measles has been known to kill as many as one out of four people. It is the leading cause of blindness among African children. Measles kills almost 1 million children in the world each year.


==References==
==References==
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [3]

Overview

The symptoms of measles generally begin about 7-14 days after a person has been infected. Clinical diagnosis of measles requires a history of fever of at least three days together with at least one of the three Cs —cough, coryza (runny nose) and conjunctivitis (red eyes). Observation of Koplik's spots is also a characteristic finding in measles. The fever may reach up to 104° F/ 40° C.

History and Symptoms

  • Healthcare providers should consider measles in patients presenting with febrile rash illness and clinically compatible measles symptoms, especially if the person recently traveled internationally or was exposed to a person with febrile rash illness
  • Measles usually begins with a prodromal illness that lasts for 3-5 days consisting of fever and cough, coryza and conjunctivitis. [1]
  • The characteristic measles rash is classically described as a generalized, maculopapular, erythematous rash that begins several days after the fever starts.
  • It starts on the head before spreading to cover most of the body, often causing itching.
  • The rash is said to "stain", changing color from red to dark brown, before disappearing.
  • The rash lasts for 5 to 6 days, and then fades.
  • On average, the rash occurs 14 days after exposure to the virus (within a range of seven to 18 days).
  • The rash usually begins on a person’s face at the hairline and spreads downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet.
  • When the rash appears, a fever may spike to more than 104°F.
  • After a few days, the fever subsides and the rash fades.

Common Symptoms

Onset of symptoms in measles infection
Author: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [1]

References

  1. "CDC Measles signs and symptoms".

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