or paramyxovirus is a single-stranded RNA virus which is highly contagious. Before measles vaccination (USA 1963) more than 90% of children had an infection before puberty and in developing countries it is still a common and often fatal childhood disease. Pregnancy effects of measles results in a higher risk of premature labor, spontaneous abortion, low-birth-weight, and possibly rare cases of birth defects with no definable pattern of malformation. (More? Viral Infection)

an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash. It occurs primarily in children. MSF: Médecins Sans Frontières, known in English as Doctors Without Borders

An infectious viral disease, usually occurring in childhood, characterized by reddish skin eruptions appearing on the face and body, elevation of temperature, headache and loss of appetite. Can be prevented through immunizations.

A vaccine preventable, acute viral illness characterized by a 2 to 4 day period of high-grade fever and cough followed by a generalized rash which lasts 5 to 6 days. Disease transmission occurs primarily from person-to-person through respiratory droplets (ICD-9 code 055).

A highly communicable disease characterized by fever, general malaise, sneezing, nasal congestion, a brassy cough, conjunctivitis, and an eruption over the entire body caused by the rubeola virus. An attack of measles almost invariably confers permanent immunity. Active immunization can be produced by administration of measles vaccine, preferably one that contains the live virus.

A contagious viral disease marked by a fever and rash on the neck and face. Once you’ve had measles, you generally are immune to it.

an illness caused by a viral infection, causing a characteristic rash and a fever; primarily affects children

Category: Ailment (viral infection) Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that causes a rash and attacks the respiratory system. Measles is characterized by small red spots with white centres that first appear in the mouth, later erupting into brownish-red spots starting at the face and spreading to the body. Patients with measles must be isolated. The infectious period lasts from the first symptoms (catarrh, conjunctivitis, high fever) until 5 days after the first appearance of the rash. It can take up to 3 weeks to develop measles symptoms after been in contact with someone who has measles.

A highly contagious virus characterised by red spots and spread by coughing, sneezing or even talking. Can be fatal.

A highly contagious viral disease occurring most frequently in childhood and characterized by small, red spots on the skin, high fever and nasal discharge.

Highly contagious skin disease caused by a virus in family Paramyxoviridae. The virus enters the body through the respiratory tract or the conjunctiva. Measles is endemic throughout the world.

A highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, runny nose, cough and an itchy red rash, among other symptoms. Complications can include middle ear infections and pneumonia. Measles occurs most often in children but can be prevented by vaccination. See also: rubella.

a viral infection that is spread through contact with the saliva from an infected person, sharing utensils is the most common way to catch this contagious disease; symptoms include rash, cough, and fever; childhood immunization is the best form of prevention.

Measles is a serious, infectious virus characterised by fever, small red spots, and cold-like symptoms. It can be prevented by the MMR vaccine.

An acute infectious viral disease, characterised by a fine dusty rose red, maculopapular eruptia and by catarrhal inflammation of the conductive and of the air passages.

A serious, infectious virus characterized by fever, small red spots, and cold-like symptoms. Can be prevented by use of MMR vaccine. See MMR.

An acute and highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever , runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a spreading skin rash . Measles , also known as rubeola, is a potentially disastrous disease. It can be complicated by ear infections, pneumonia , encephalitis (which can cause convulsions, mental retardation, and even death), the sudden onset of low blood platelet levels with severe bleeding (acute thrombocytopenic purpura), or a chronic brain disease that occurs months to years after an attack of measles (subacute sclerosing panencephalitis). See the entire definition of Measles

A serious viral infection characterized by fever, small red spots, and coldlike symptoms. The MMR vaccine, given first between 12 and 15 months, prevents measles.

a very contagious viral disease, usually in children, causes red spots on the skin and high fevers. Also called rubeola. All children should receive measles vaccine.

acute, infectious viral disease characterized by fever, rash, and inflammation of the mucous membranes.

An infectious disease caused by a virus. Measles can be dangerous to people who have low resistance to infection, for instance after chemotherapy. There is a vaccination for measles, but it should NOT be given during chemotherapy treatment as it is a live virus vaccine.

a very contagious viral illness characterized by a distinct rash and a fever; spread through airborne droplets of nasal secretions.

symptoms include fever, coughing and a spreading skin rash.

An acute, contagious viral disease, usually occurring in childhood and characterized by eruption of red spots on the skin, fever, and catarrhal symptoms. Also called rubeola.

Causes a rash, fever, cough, and can lead to pneumonia, brain damage, hearing loss, and death. (pink book chapter on measles) (view photo)

Also called rubeola, an acute, highly communicable viral disease that is widespread in many developing countries. It is characterized by a skin rash, as well as a range of respiratory and other symptoms.

To dream that you have measles, denotes much worry, and anxious care will interfere with your business affairs. To dream that others have this disease, denotes that you will be troubled over the condition of others.

Measles, also known as rubeola, is a disease caused by a virus, specifically a paramyxovirus of the genus Morbillivirus.