Measles: symptoms, risks and prevention.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads easily through air, respiratory secretions, contaminated hands or objects. Symptoms: Fever Conjunctivitis Catarrh Cough Koplik's spots Maculopapular rash (on the face, behind the ears, then "going down") that persists for 4 to 7 days Incubation period: About 10 days (can vary from 7 to 21 days) Risk of infection: It takes only 15 minutes to get a cold. [...]