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Measles usually begins with a prodromal illness that lasts for 3-5 days consisting of fever and | Measles usually begins with a prodromal illness that lasts for 3-5 days consisting of fever and [[cough]], [[coryza]] and [[conjuntivits]]. 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 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 person’s fever may spike to more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit.After a few days, the fever subsides and the rash fades. ''[[Koplik's spots]]'' seen inside the mouth are [[pathognomonic]] (diagnostic) for measles but are not often seen, they are transient and may disappear within a day of arising. <ref name="CDC"> {{ cite web| title= CDC Measles signs and symptoms | url=http://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/signs-symptoms.html}} </ref> | ||
=== Common Symptoms === | === Common Symptoms === | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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
Measles usually begins with a prodromal illness that lasts for 3-5 days consisting of fever and cough, coryza and conjuntivits. 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 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 person’s fever may spike to more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit.After a few days, the fever subsides and the rash fades. Koplik's spots seen inside the mouth are pathognomonic (diagnostic) for measles but are not often seen, they are transient and may disappear within a day of arising. [1]
Common Symptoms
- Fever
- Rash
- Cough
- Runny Nose
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Malaise
- Koplik's spots