Measles (Also Known as Rubeola)could Be Described by Each of the Following

Question

Measles (also known as rubeola)could be described by each of the following statements except:
A)not very contagious
B)Koplik's spots seen on cheek mucosa
C)two serious complications are encephalitis and sub-acute sclerosing panencephalitis
D)most common complications are upper respiratory & middle ear infections

Accepted Answer

Measles is highly contagious virus and can spread through coughing, sneezing or close contact with infected person. The other options are valid descriptions of measles - Koplik's spots are small, white spots on cheek mucosa, encephalitis and sub-acute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) are serious complications while upper respiratory and middle ear infections are common complications of measles.