Measles, also called as red measles or rubeola, is an extremely contagious viral infection that causes the child to suffer from flat red blotchy rashes (later turning brownish) spreading all over the body. It was commonly found in children aging 5 years and under before immunization. Besides, it was a reason for widespread child death in the past.
Fever, reddish eyes, running nose, and hacking cough are some of the usual symptoms of the disease. Inflammation of the brain, ear infection, and pneumonia could be the complications arising from untreated measles. However, most children do recover from the infection. Generally, the incubation period is of 10 days or more.
