Are the measles contagious?
Measles, or rubeola, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It causes a total-body skin rash and flu-like symptoms. ChaCha!
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Where was measles first discovered?
The measles virus was first discovered in the 1930s. John F. ...
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What kind of diseases are the Common Cold, Hepatitis and Measles an example of?
These are examples of viruses. A virus is a small infectious ...
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How long is a measles vaccination good for?
The standard MMR vaccine is given to prevent measles, mumps a...
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Which of the following is not caused by a virus: common cold, tuberculosis, measles or hepatitis?
Tuberculosis is caused by an organism called Mycobacterium tu...
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When someone was infected with measles, why did they wrap a cloth around their heads?
When a person has the measles, they tend to decrease in body ...
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What country is Measles most common in?
Measles is still common in many developing countries - partic...
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What ointment to put on a measles rash?
There is no specific medical treatment for measles. To help m...
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Where was measles first discovered?
The measles virus was first discovered in the 1930s. John F. ...
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What is the scientific name for measles?
The scientific name for measles Rubeola, which comes from the...
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When someone was infected with measles, why did they wrap a cloth around their heads?
When a person has the measles, they tend to decrease in body ...
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What is the mortality rate of measles?
In 1900 Measles claimed nearly 15 people per 100,000. Down to...
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What do the measles look like?
The rash is initially small red bumps that may blend into eac...
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The symptoms of measles in adults/children begin with a mild ...
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What medicine can you take to get rid of measles?
Vitamin A supplements are used to treat measles to reduce the...
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Measles is caused by a virus and is highly contagious. Take a...
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How can you tell if a baby has the measles?
If your baby has measles, he'll start out with a fever, an ex...
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Measles is caused by the measles virus. The measles virus is ...
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What are the symptoms of the measles?
Measles, which can be vaccinated, lasts from 10 days to fever...
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Can you still get measles after getting immunization?
Yes, you can still contract the measles after immunization, b...
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What bacteria can cause measles?
Measles is caused by infection with the rubeola virus. This v...
About Measles
Measles, also known as morbilli, rubeola or English Measles, is a respiratory system infection caused by a virus. Symptoms include rash, fever, runny nose, red eyes and coughing. Measles is spread through contact with an infected person's nose or mouth or through air transmission. It is highly contagious. Measles lasts about 20 days.
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