The topic Rubeola Infection you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Measles.

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• Measles is a highly-contagious viral infection of the respiratory system, caused by Rubeola virus belonging to the genus Morbillivirus. Any individual who is not vaccinated against the virus or has not had Measles infection (previously) is susceptible to it
• The virus spreads through contact with infected individuals by inhaling respiratory droplets, when the individual sneezes, coughs, talks, etc. It can also spread through contaminated surfaces and shared items
• The risk factors for Measles include not being vaccinated, having reduced immunity, traveling to places where the disease is rampant, and having severe vitamin A deficiency
• The typical symptoms of Measles include fever, skin rash, sore throat, dry cough, runny nose, and redness of the eyes. To aid in Measles diagnosis, physicians may check for certain symptoms, such as rashes or spots in the mouth known as Koplik’s spots
• Measles could potentially lead to complications such as diarrhea, ear infections, encephalitis, and pneumonia. Additionally, pregnant women infected with Measles might miscarry or go into pre-term labor. Babies born after a maternal  Measles infection may have low birth weight
• Pregnant women or immunocompromised individuals may be prescribed immune serum globulin when they contract Measles, to reduce the severity of the disease. For others, symptomatic treatment for fever and antibiotics for secondary bacterial infections may be prescribed
• Vaccinations are an excellent method to avoid being infected by Measles. Once an individual gets infected, isolating the individual so that others are not infected is  advisable
• Most individuals recover from a Measles infection without any lasting after-effects,  unless certain complications, such as pneumonia or encephalitis, develops

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