Measles is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus.
It is characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, and a red, blotchy rash. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles.
Measles is spread through contact with respiratory secretions from infected individuals. The virus can survive in the air for up to two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes, making it highly infectious.
Measles primarily affects children and can cause fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a characteristic rash that spreads across the body.
Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects the respiratory system and can cause severe illness. The virus that causes measles is a single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Paramyxovirus family.