Measles

Measles can cause symptoms such as high fever, rash, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. In severe cases, it can lead to complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and even death. Measles can also weaken the immune system, leaving individuals vulnerable to other infections.

It is possible to get measles even if you have been vaccinated, but the chances are significantly lower compared to those who are unvaccinated. The measles vaccine is highly effective, with two doses being about 97% effective at preventing the disease. If a vaccinated person does contract measles, it is usually milder and has fewer complications.

Measles caused significant illness, complications, and sometimes death, especially among children. It led to increased healthcare costs, missed school and work days, and societal anxiety during outbreaks. Vaccination programs have been key in reducing the impact of measles on society.

The measles virus resides in the mucus in the nose and throat of the infected person. When that person sneezes or coughs, droplets spray into the air. The infected mucus can land in other people's noses or throats through breathing or putting their fingers in their mouth or nose after touching an infected surface.

The virus remains active and contagious on infected surfaces for up to two hours. Measles transmission occurs so easily that anyone who is not immunized will probably get it eventually.

Proof of immunity of measles is either via a blood test or by 2 x MMR vaccinations.

Universal infection control procedures should be followed (ie thorough hand washing) and this should prevent the transmission of the virus to vulnerable people.

If unsure about your immunity status, contact your GP for information.

The inoculation introduces a 'dead' version of the virus to the body. It is dead so there is no illness from having the needle. So when the real virus shows up, the body recognizes it and already has a defence against it.

anti measles vaccine is given at 9 months of age because before that the child has already got anti measles antibodies derived from her mother and the vaccine would be unable to elicit the response. At 9 months , we assume (in case of developing nations) that there are no maternal antimeasles antibodies left

Yes, Mark Twain had measles during his childhood. He contracted the disease when he was a young boy.

Measles virus is fragile and can be easily damaged by light. Exposing the virus to light, particularly ultraviolet light, can cause it to lose its ability to infect cells and spread. This is why the measles virus is typically not resistant to light exposure.

Measles refers to a viral disease and, while the word is plural in structure, it is singular in meaning.

It is possible but rare to get measles after being vaccinated as a child. The measles vaccine is highly effective, but no vaccine is 100% perfect. In some cases, the immunity provided by the vaccine may wane over time or the vaccine may not have conferred full immunity.

Measles is one of those diseases (like mumps, chicken pox and the flu) that healthy, well-nourished people rarely get very sick from, but if you're very old, very young or have vitamin deficiencies (like many natives did) you get a LOT sicker than you'd expect. The fatality rate for a European with measles was around 0.9%. For Indians it was closer to 20 or 30%.

Part of this was natural immunity; if your relatives in the past have all had a disease for generations, you have a natural resistance to it. You don't get as sick. Many Africans and Central/South American Natives had a resistance to malaria or yellow fever, for example, but it killed white Europeans like flies.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, and a characteristic red rash. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles.

Technically a 'pathogen' IS measels. A pathogen is a fancy name for Bacteria. And a pathogen is a bacteria that IS a certin disease. Hencforth, the answer to your question would be measles IS its own pathogen.

Measles virus is a negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus and does not have a cell wall structure that can be stained with the Gram stain. Instead, measles virus particles can be visualized using specialized staining techniques such as immunofluorescence or electron microscopy.

Measles can spread quickly in a community, especially among those who are unvaccinated. It can lead to a high number of infections, hospitalizations, and even deaths, particularly among vulnerable populations such as infants, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Outbreaks can strain healthcare resources and disrupt normal routines.

The drug used for the measles vaccine is typically a live attenuated virus called the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. It helps the immune system develop protective antibodies against the measles virus, preventing infection and providing immunity.

A newborn baby can acquire immunity to measles if the mother has been previously vaccinated or had natural infection, passing on protective antibodies to the baby through the placenta. This is known as passive immunity and offers protection to the baby until they are old enough to receive their own measles vaccination.

Measles does not have "side effects." Measles is a disease and therefore has symptoms. From the Mayo Clinic database, these symptoms can include: fever, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis), sensitivity to light, Koplik's spots and / or a skin rash made up of large, flat blotches. These symptoms appear after about two weeks of incubation.

If the person who has had both their MMR jabs has a weak immune system - which may be due to them being too clean - they will probably catch measles. If the MMR jabs didn't work, they will get measles. If the MMR jabs worked, that person won't get measles unless they have a weak immune system (as mentioned above). There really isn't a definite answer to this question - they might get measles, they might not. It depends on if the MMR jabs worked and the strength of their immune system.

Normal measles is caused by the Rubeola virus. You most likely got vaccinated for it as a child - it's a part of the MMR (measles mumps rubella) vaccine. Make sure not to confuse Rubeola (normal measles) with Rubella (German measles) as they're slightly different viruses :)
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The measles virus, specifically the Measles morbillivirus, is responsible for causing measles in humans. It is highly contagious and is spread through respiratory droplets from coughs and sneezes of an infected person. Vaccination is an effective way to prevent measles.

No, measles and smallpox are two different infectious diseases caused by different viruses. Measles is caused by the measles virus (MeV), while smallpox is caused by the variola virus. Both diseases can be prevented through vaccination, but they have different symptoms and levels of severity.

Christa McAuliffe, who was set to be the first teacher in space, had to miss the mission due to the measles outbreak in 1986. She was replaced by Barbara Morgan.

In rare cases a person can. Generally though, it is a one time deal. Measles are caused by a virus. After a healthy body is exposed to a virus it will create an anti-virus to fight it. When the person is recovered from the illness they will be immune. This is also how the measles vaccine works. The vaccine introduces a small amount of the virus for the body to create immunity to.

Physiological stresses such as blood loss, burns, measles, and cancer are known to particularly increase the risk of infection due to a weakened immune system. These conditions compromise the body's ability to fight off pathogens and may lead to secondary infections or complications. It is crucial to manage these conditions promptly to reduce the risk of infections.