Measles

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus. Symptoms appear 8-12 days after exposure and include a rash, cough, fever and muscle pains that can last 4-7 days. Measles vaccines are available to provide prophylaxis, usually combined with mumps and rubella vaccines (MMR).

**Synonyms:** - Rubeola - Rubeola Infection - Rubeola Infection