Three-day Measles (Noun)
Meaning
A contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Doctors often mistake three-day measles for a common cold due to its mild symptoms.
- Pregnant women are strongly advised to avoid individuals infected with three-day measles to minimize risks to the unborn child.
- The vaccine for three-day measles is not as widely available as the measles vaccine, but it provides long-lasting immunity against the disease.
- In rare cases, three-day measles can lead to severe complications, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
- Children typically develop a low-grade fever and pink rash after contracting three-day measles.