Measles rash
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Measles rash
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All rights reserved. http://www.cdc.gov
Measles is an infectious disease that causes a red, non-itchy rash over most of the body and severe flu-like symptoms with a high fever. Measles is extremely rare in Canada and the United States because of widespread immunization programs.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology |
| Last Updated | April 23, 2007 |
| Last updated: | April 23, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology |
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