<virology> Also called measles, is an acute infectious disease caused by the measles virus, a Morbillivirus in the paramyxovirus family. ... Early symptoms include a low-grade fever, dry cough, pinkeye and cold symptoms. Later symptoms include tiny, white spots lining the inside of the cheeks (Koplik spots) and a red rash which starts on the ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973