Measles are spread by droplet infection. The virus is responsible morbillivirus.
The incubation period of measles is 9-14 days. After the incubation period, the symptoms are an set.
Measles have a particularly striking symptom and formed on the skin of the patient to form a rash.
The rash is a brown to black looking spots. The rash occurs only from the 14th Day of the disease.
Other symptoms include inflammation of the mucous membranes and a possible bronchitis. In addition, the disease is accompanied by fever.
Measles is notifiable since 2001.
Measles incubation period: 9-14 days.