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    Measles is an acute viral illness caused by the measles virus. It is characterized by fever, conjunctivitis, cough, runny nose, and small white spots in the mouth known as Koplik spots, followed by a red rash starting on the face and spreading to the rest of the body between 3 to 7 days. It is transmitted through direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected individuals or contact with contaminated objects. The incubation period is typically 7 to 21 days from exposure until onset of fever and rash.

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    Measles is an acute viral illness caused by the measles virus. It is characterized by fever, conjunctivitis, cough, runny nose, and small white spots in the mouth known as Koplik spots, followed by a red rash starting on the face and spreading to the rest of the body between 3 to 7 days. It is transmitted through direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected individuals or contact with contaminated objects. The incubation period is typically 7 to 21 days from exposure until onset of fever and rash.

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    Measles is an acute viral illness caused by the measles virus. It is characterized by fever, conjunctivitis, cough, runny nose, and small white spots in the mouth known as Koplik spots, followed by a red rash starting on the face and spreading to the rest of the body between 3 to 7 days. It is transmitted through direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected individuals or contact with contaminated objects. The incubation period is typically 7 to 21 days from exposure until onset of fever and rash.

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    Measles is an acute viral illness caused by the measles virus. It is characterized by fever, conjunctivitis, cough, runny nose, and small white spots in the mouth known as Koplik spots, followed by a red rash starting on the face and spreading to the rest of the body between 3 to 7 days. It is transmitted through direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected individuals or contact with contaminated objects. The incubation period is typically 7 to 21 days from exposure until onset of fever and rash.

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