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measles::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | morbilli, rubeola |
| Type of | contagion, contagious disease |
| Has types | epidemic roseola, german measles, rubella, three-day measles |
Examples of measles
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Fourteen confirmed measles cases have been reported in Minnesota since February.
From the washingtontimes.com
For example, he says the fatality rate for measles can be as high as 30 percent.
From the voanews.com
Measles epidemics have exploded in Israel, Switzerland and some other countries.
From the washingtontimes.com
We know for a fact that the measles vaccine reduces the risk of getting measles.
From the newsweek.com
During that time, 55,622 cases were reported with 123 measles-associated deaths.
From the jsonline.com
I had measles, I think literally a few months before the vaccine was introduced.
From the scienceblogs.com
This insight into what makes measles seasonal is important, though, says Muller.
From the newscientist.com
In three cities, the brighter periods coincided with recorded measles outbreaks.
From the newscientist.com
If you are experiencing the symptoms of measles, stay home and call your doctor.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- An acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
- Measles, also known as Rubeola, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by a virus, specifically a paramyxovirus of the genus Morbillivirus. Morbilliviruses, like other paramyxoviruses, are enveloped, single-stranded, negative-sense RNA viruses. ...
- Rubeola, an acute highly contagious disease, (often of childhood) caused by a virus, featuring a spreading red skin rash, fever, runny nose, cough and red eyes; Any of several other similar diseases, such as German measles
- To dream that you have measles, denotes much worry, and anxious care will interfere with your business affairs. To dream that others have this disease, denotes that you will be troubled over the condition of others.
- A very contagious viral illness characterized by a distinct rash and a fever; spread through airborne droplets of nasal secretions.
- A viral infection that is spread through contact with the saliva from an infected person, sharing utensils is the most common way to catch this contagious disease; symptoms include rash, cough, and fever; childhood immunization is the best form of prevention.
- This disease is also know as rubeola, 10 day measles, red measles or hard measles, it is one of the most communicable of all diseases. (See Appendix D.)
- This is a serious disease that affects mainly children. It causes a rash and a high temperature and can cause inflammation of the brain. Most children are immunised against measles now, by the MMR jab, but children who have not been immunised are at risk. ...
- Childhood infectious disease causing rash and fever. A viral infection that may cause hearing loss. It does not always lead to hearing loss, but it can cause a wide range of sensorineural hearing loss from monaural to binaural and mild to profound in degree.
