Measles

Measles is a serious condition caused by a virus that has been experiencing a resurgence due to people not having the vaccine. Measles is also known by another name Rubeola, and results in a high fever, the classic triad of C’s, cough, conjunctivitis, and coryza. Another very typical symptom are small spots in the mouth called Koplik spots. In this video Dr Grant Blashki  talks about measles, the importance of being vaccinated, its symptoms and signs and potential complications, and how it ought to be treated.