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rubeola

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rubeola: see measles measles or rubeola , highly contagious disease of young children, caused by a filterable virus and spread by droplet spray from the nose, mouth, and throat of individuals in the infective stage.
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measles

 or rubeola

Highly contagious viral childhood disease. It initially resembles a severe cold with red eyes and fever; a blotchy rash and higher fever later develop. After recovery, patients have lifelong immunity. Adult patients tend to have more severe cases. Antibiotics now prevent death from secondary infections. Measles itself, for which there is no drug, requires only bed rest, eye protection, and steam for bronchial irritation. A vaccine developed in the 1960s proved not to give permanent immunity and is too heat-sensitive for use in tropical areas. The worldwide incidence of measles continues to rise. Research is currently directed toward development of a more stable vaccine. See also rubella.

rubeola [‚rü·bē′ō·lə]
(medicine)
measles


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Measles are also known as rubeola and is highly contagious.
What Is Measles and What Are It's Causes? by peterhutch / Health, general community
INFECTION SO EASILY SPREAD Measles, also known as rubeola, is a disease caused by a virus.
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Measles, also called rubeola, is best known for its typical skin rash, but is primarily a respiratory infection.
Spotting the first signs of measles by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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