high risk
Measles virus
Measles (rubeola)
When to seek urgent care: Emergency care for breathing difficulty or seizures
Key facts
Family
Paramyxoviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
High
Incubation
10-14 days
Vaccine
Yes (MMR)
Est. cases tracked
25,367
Symptoms
High feverRashCoughRunny noseRed eyesKoplik spots
Transmission
AirborneRespiratory droplets
Prevention
MMR vaccinationIsolation of cases
Treatment
Supportive care; vitamin A
Related viruses (same family)
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