measles

(noun)

Rubeola, an acute highly contagious disease, (often of childhood) caused by a virus, featuring a spreading red skin rash, fever, runny nose, cough and red eyes

Related Terms

Examples of measles in the following topics:

  • Rash

    • For instance, a rash may be the result of an allergic reaction or a disease such as measles.
    • Measles is caused by the measles virus.
    • The characteristic measles rash is classically described as a generalized, maculopapular, erythematous rash that begins several days after the fever starts.
    • The measles rash appears two to four days after initial symptoms, and lasts for up to eight days.

  • Coryza and Influenza

    • Coryza is classically used in association with the "four Cs" of measles infection: cough, conjunctivitis, Koplik's spots, and coryza.

  • Mumps

    • The vaccine may be given separately or as part of the routine MMR immunization vaccine which also protects against measles and rubella.

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    • These include various viruses (measles, varicella, rubella, enterovirus 71) and streptococcal bacterial infection.