It is a contagious disease, more common in cold countries. It is more common in children. It begins with high fever, cold in the head, running of the eyes and dry cough.
\nOn the fourth day, rash spots appear on the sides of the face and the neck and slowly spread to the whole body, appearing last on the hands. After five days, the rash fades away and is followed by a bran-like peeling, which is usually completed in a week’s time.<\/p>\n
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Fever is not high, but causes restlessness. Bowels are loose, leading to a condition of diarrhoea. The cough is hard.<\/p>\n