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Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily from person to person. The main symptom of measles is an itchy skin rash. The rash often starts on the head and moves down the body. Other symptoms include
Sometimes measles can lead to serious problems. There is no treatment for measles, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine can prevent it. You may have heard of "German measles", also known as rubella, which is a different illness altogether.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
'''Measles''', also known as '''rubeola''', is a common disease caused by a virus of the genus ''Morbillivirus''. Reports of measles go back to at least 700, however, the first scientific description of the disease and its distinction from smallpox is attributed to the Muslim physician Ibn Razi (Rhazes) 860-932 who published a book entitled "Smallpox and Measles" (in Arabic: ''Kitab fi al-jadari wa-al-hasbah''). In 1954, the virus causing the disease was isolated, and licensed vaccines to prevent the disease became available in 1963. Measles is spread through respiration (contact with fluids from an infection person's nose and mouth, either directly or through aerosol transmission), and is highly contagious - 90% of people without immune system sharing a house with an infected person will catch it. ''Airborne precautions'' should be taken for all suspected cases of measles. The incubation period usually lasts for 10-12 days (during which there are no symptoms). Infected people remain contagious from the appearance of the first symptoms until 3-5 days after the rash appears.
Serum Institute of India Ltd. - Manufacturers triple antigen for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, and formulations for measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B. Includes overview of research, quality assurance, other products, and branches throughout the country.
Rubella (German measles) - Easy to understand information for patients on German measles, a mild viral illness caused by the rubella virus. Written by a UK general practitioner.
Pediatric OnCall - A time tested home made remedy for the treatment of rubella (German measles).
Rubella (German Measles) - Rubella infection is also known as "German measles" or "3-day measles." Includes symptoms and signs, treatment, and prevention.
Measles - MDchoice.com - Features symptoms, immunization, and incubation period for rubeola.
Rubeola (Measles) - Also know as red or hard measles. Is best known for its typical skin rash. It is, however, a respiratory infection. Includes symptoms, treatment, prevention, incubation period, and duration.
Measles - Whale: The causes, therapies and vaccination. Includes a look at the risks of this disorder and the use of remedies such as homeopathy, naturopathy and nutritional medicines.
Dr. Greene's HouseCalls - Answer to the question if it is possible to get the measles after immunization. Explains if, and how and why it is possible, as well as treatment.
CDC: Measles - Factsheets on the disease and its vaccine.
Measles Facts - Factsheet with cause, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention.