Signs and symptoms
... Usually signs and symptoms of measles appear 10 to 12 days after exposure to the virus. They typically include: Fever Dry cough Runny nose Inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis) Sensitivity to light Tiny red ...

Causes
... The cause of measles is a virus. The measles virus is so contagious that if one person has it, 90 percent of their close contacts who aren''t immunized will become infected. The virus lives in the muc...

Risk factors
... Measles is highly contagious. Any exposure to an infected person may cause the infection if you aren''t immune to the disease. Measles is rare in the United States because most people are vaccinated a...

When to seek medical advice
... Call your doctor if you think you or your child may have been exposed to measles, or if you or your child exhibits symptoms that make you suspect measles. Remember: Most childhood rashes won''t actual...

Screening and diagnosis
... Your doctor can usually diagnose measles based on the disease''s characteristic rash as well as the small, bright red spots with bluish-white centers on the inside lining of the cheek, called Koplik''...