What Are Measles?
5. Rash
Perhaps the most characteristic symptom of the measles is the rash that it causes. The rash typically consists of small red spots and they will appear on the patient’s face first. Some of the spots will be raised slightly, and they can appear in groups that make the rash appear to be blotchy.
From the face, the rash will then spread down throughout the rest of the body. The patient’s fever will also rise and can reach as high as 105.8 F. The rash will usually last for around 7 days or so before receding. The patient will be contagious for up to around 4 days from the appearance of the rash.
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