Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It spreads through the air via coughs and sneezes or direct contact with infected people. Measles starts with a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and sore throat, followed by a rash that spreads all over the body. Dr. Pushkar Kumar, a junior resident in the Department of Medicine at DMCH in Laheriasarai, Darbhanga provides this information on measles.