Could You Spot the Measles?

Here are the signs and symptoms of the measles in a classic case-in order of their appearance.(Image courtesy CDC)

1. Fever and malaise are the first signs of measles.2. Coryza, conjunctivitis, and cough usually develop within 24 hours of the onset of fever.

3. Koplik spots appear first on the buccal mucosal about a day after the coryza and cough and 2 days after the onset of fever. These are pathognomonic of measles.(Images courtesy CDC)

4. A red maculopapular rash first appears around the hairline about 3 to 4 days after the onset of the fever.(Image courtesy CDC)

5. The rash moves downward until it reaches the feet about 2 to 3 days after starting on the head.(Images courtesy CDC)