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Measles (morbilliIs caused by a virus; one attack confers immunity. Characteristics of measles after exposure include an incubation period of approximately 7 to 14 days, usually followed by coryza, cough, conjunctivitis and characteristic spots in the mouth (known as Koplic spots). A few days later chills, fever and a red maculopapular eruption appears first on t [..]
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