Measles
Other namesMorbilli, rubeola, red measles, English measles
SpecialtyInfectious disease
SymptomsFever, cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, rash
ComplicationsPneumonia, seizures, encephalitis, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, immunosuppression
Usual onset10–12 days after exposure
Duration7–10 days
CausesMeasles virus
PreventionMeasles vaccine
TreatmentSupportive care
Frequency20 million per year
Deaths73,400 (2015)