Any person with fever and maculopopular rashes PLUS one of the following sings:

   1. Conjunctivitis ( Redness of the eyes
   2. Coryza ( Runny nose )
   3. Cough

       Is an acute viral communicable diseases caused by measles virus / robeola.

         SIGNS.  AND.     SYMPTOMS
   Fever, rashes, conjunctivitis, coryza, cough, headache, malaise, otitis media, inflammation of the respiratory track, dehydration.

                     TRANSMISSION
   Droplets OR Contact of an infected person.

            CAUSATIVE.  AGENT
    Measles virus ( Rubeola virus)

           INCUBATION PERIOD
  7—18 days OR 16—18 days but usually 10 days

                 RESERVOIR
               Man ( Human)

         PREVENTION AND CONTROL
1. Immunization with measles vaccine
2. Isolation
3. Treatment of an infected person
4. Environmental and personal hygiene
5. Health education.