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Rubeola (Koplik's Spots)

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Rubeola (Koplik's Spots)

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  • Measles
  • Koplik's spots are classically described as being bright red spots with white or bluish-white centers that may resemble grains of sand. They may occur anywhere in the mouth, often precede the generalized exanthem, and are pathognomonic for rubeola (measles).

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