[Seminar] Measles

Measles is a highly contagious disease that results from infection with measles virus and is still responsible for more than 100  000 deaths every year, down from more than 2 million deaths annually before the introduction and widespread use of measles vaccine. Measles virus is transmitted by the respiratory route and illness begins with fever, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis followed by a characteristic rash. Complicatio ns of measles affect most organ systems, with pneumonia accounting for most measles-associated morbidity and mortality.
Source: LANCET - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Seminar Source Type: research