Measles is one of the most contagious viral diseases. It is caused by paramyxo virus and is the most unpleasant and the most dangerous of the children's diseases which result in a rash. This is due to the complications of the disease.
Droplets transfer the infections.
The lymph nodes in the throat may swell Reddish eyes Sensitivity to light Greyish spots, the size of grains of sand may appear in the mucous membrane of the mouth just around the molar teeth. These are called Koplik's spots and can be seen before the rash appears. The temperature, which may run as high as 40 C may stay that high for a couple of days. After a week the child will be fit again Children who have had measles cannot return to school or childcare before they recover and the temperature is gone. The doctor should give children under the age of one who are exposed to the disease an immunity injection within five days.