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  1. Measles: Rash, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

    Feb 28, 2025 · Measles is a highly contagious disease that causes a high fever, rash, cough and red eyes. It can lead to life-threatening complications, like brain inflammation and pneumonia.

  2. Measles - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Nov 28, 2025 · Measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases, spread by contact with infected nasal or throat secretions (coughing or sneezing) or breathing the air that was …

  3. Measles - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 23, 2025 · It's caused by a virus that spreads easily through the air and settles on surfaces. A vaccine can prevent measles infection. Most people recover from measles in about 10 days. It …

  4. Measles Symptoms and Complications | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC

    May 9, 2024 · Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications. Symptoms usually begin 7 to 14 days after infection. Measles can be dangerous, especially for …

  5. Measles - Wikipedia

    Measles is an airborne disease which spreads easily from one person to the next through the coughs and sneezes of infected people. [7] It may also be spread through direct contact with …

  6. What is measles and how dangerous is it? UChicago experts explain

    Apr 4, 2025 · What is measles—and what are the symptoms and complications? Rosebush: Measles is an infection caused by a virus. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny …

  7. Measles FAQ: What It Is, How It Spreads, and How to Avoid It

    Mar 4, 2025 · Measles is caused by a virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or even talks. The virus can survive in the air for as long as two hours.

  8. Measles | Cause, Symptoms, & Vaccination | Britannica

    Dec 3, 2025 · Measles is a highly contagious viral disease marked by fever, cough, conjunctivitis, and a blotchy rash. It is most common in children. What is the recommended treatment for …

  9. What Is Measles? Causes, Symptoms, Pictures, and Treatments - GoodRx

    May 19, 2025 · Measles (rubeola) is caused by a highly contagious respiratory virus. Learn about symptoms, how to get a vaccine, and what to do if you or your child is exposed.

  10. Measles (rubeola) - Harvard Health

    Nov 21, 2023 · Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infection, mainly of the nose, windpipe and lungs that is very contagious, meaning it spreads easily from person to person.