Measles: Understanding the Symptoms and Management Measles is a viral infection that progresses through three distinct phases: the prodrome, the rash phase, and the recovery phase. The main symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, rash, brown pigmentation, and fine scaling. Prodrome Phase This stage typically lasts for 3-4 days, during which individuals may experience symptoms similar to a common cold, such as fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and photophobia. Additionally, individuals may develop Koplik’s spots, an early and specific sign of measles. These are gray-white spots on the mucous membranes of both cheeks, surrounded by a red halo, which usually... Learn more