Measles Research Paper

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Measles (rubeola) is a highly contagious respiratory infection that's caused by a virus. It causes a total-body skin rash and flu-like symptoms, including a fever, cough, runny nose, and conjunctivitis. Once the symptoms kick in after a couple of days one will notice tiny white spots (Koplik spots) appearing in the mouth. After the Koplik spots appear, a rash will eventually break out which begins with red spots that pop up on the face near the hairline and will spread all over the entire human body. The rash is only the beginning because a deadly fever will follow with temperatures ranging from one hundred to one hundred and four degrees fahrenheit. Needless to say, this disease is very deadly and and must be taken care of immediately once