STEVENS POINT - Health workers in Portage County want to know if they're dealing with the measles. In a release Thursday, the Portage County Health Officer Gary Garske says they're investigating two possible cases.
These would be the first cases in Wisconsin if they get confirmed.
The measles is a viral disease. It starts with a fever (as high as 105°F) and cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis (pink eye). A characteristic rash usually appears about 7-21 days after a person is exposed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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