Face Red It Is Virus Not Measles Across County
County Health Officer Dr. Forbes H Burgess reports an unusual rash outbreak among students and some adults across the county. He confirms it is a virus not measles or scarlet fever.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1964
Page
18
County Health Officer Dr. Forbes H Burgess reports an unusual rash outbreak among students and some adults across the county. He confirms it is a virus not measles or scarlet fever.
The health officer describes rashes and facial redness appearing with temperature changes and exercise. They last seven to ten days, rarely two weeks, with no fever or other symptoms and no lasting effects. The report notes no further illness.
Dr Burgess notes contagious sunburn like rash spreads in communities via voluntary reports by local doctors. Some confuse it with scarlatina or scarlet fever though it lacks high fever. Maryland physicians report usual cases of measles and rubella, while state data show spread in other counties. Thunderstorms in Bogor, Java occur on average of.
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