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Highly contagious disease caused by a virus of the paramyxovirus family. Characteristic symptoms of infection include fever, cough, rhinitis, conjunctivitis and the appearance of the typical red spots on the skin, such as "Koplik spots known." In particular, the spots appear within 2-4 days for the first time on the oral mucosa. After 3-5 days of starting points a little "scattered from beneath the ears and on one side of the neck, spread (within 24-48 hours) and on the trunk and extremities, where they begin to disappear on the face. Arise, then, sore throat and inflammation of the larynx and tracheobronchial mucosa. In the acute phase of illness, the fever can be up to 40 ° C, often associated with photophobia, conjunctivitis, dry cough and itching of moderate size. The total length of measles is usually between 8-10 days, although the cough can last longer. The transmission of the disease by direct contact with mucus or saliva of infected patients or through inhalation of infe...