Measles Signs and Symptoms

Alternative Name: Rubeola

What are the symptoms of measles ?

The signs and symptoms of measles usually vary from one person to other. A person may develop mild symptoms of measles while on the other hand a person may also develop very serious symptoms of measles which may also give fatal results.

The incubation period of measles (period of showing symptoms after causing infection) is usually 2 weeks.

Every child must be properly immunized against measles, otherwise he may develop this infectious disease very easily. Most people suffering from measles usually recover within 7-10 days, but in some serious cases it may take time to recover and it may even be fatal.

The main symptoms found in persons suffering from measles are given below:

• A mild to severe temperature, which may peak over 38°C (100.4°F) for several days. After several days temperature may fall, but may go up again when the rash appears.
• Characteristic rash, spreading from face to trunk, then to arms and legs. Child's skin starts to peel in two to three days.
• Cough and Cold.
• Inflammation of the eyes may be there, which will make the eyes sensitive to light.
• Poor appetite.
• Runny nose.
• Sneezing.
• Conjunctivitis.
• Red eyes.
• Watering eyes.