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The diagnosis for this condition is Measles.
This is a viral disease and is preventable using vaccines. The infection initially begins with fever, cold and cough and later rash appears which is seen behind ears and face and then spreads downwards to chest, abdomen and legs within next 3 days. The treatment is symotomatic. Antibiotics should not be given.
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