Koplik spots are not, in and of themselves, dangerous and do not require specific treatment. They are a clear indicator of measles, however, and they are often used as an early diagnostic indicator of the disease. As conjunctivitis, runny nose, and fever are common signs of many different ...
One of the memories I have of childhood was my mom stopping me when I was coughing like crazy to have a look in my mouth. At the time I didn't know she was looking for Koplik spots but they are apparently one of the easiest markers of the measles that anyone can spot. ...