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Measles (probably from Middle Dutch or Middle High German masel(e) ("blemish, blood blister")) [11] is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable infectious disease caused by measles virus. [ 3 ] [ 5 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ] Other names include morbilli , rubeola , red measles , and English measles .
1867 Sydney measles epidemic 1867 Sydney, Australia Measles: 748 [164] 1871 Buenos Aires yellow fever epidemic: 1871 Buenos Aires, Argentina Yellow fever: 13,500–26,200 [165] 1870–1875 Europe smallpox epidemic 1870–1875 Europe Smallpox: 500,000 [166] [167] 1875 Fiji measles outbreak 1875 Fiji: Measles: 40,000 [168] 1875–1876 Australia ...
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states so far this year. Cases have been reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas, mostly ...
The virus causes measles, a highly contagious disease transmitted by respiratory aerosols that triggers a temporary but severe immunosuppression.Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes and a generalized, maculopapular, erythematous rash and a pathognomonic Koplik spot seen on buccal mucosa opposite to lower 1st and 2nd molars.
Measles can cause a rash, high fevers, and even brain swelling and death. ... “For an outbreak, you need two things: a susceptible pool of people, mostly children, and introduction of the virus ...
With more than 100 measles cases this year and vaccination rates falling, the U.S. could lose its elimination status for the highly contagious disease, officials warn.
The outbreak lasted 25 weeks, included more than one strain of the measles virus and had 12-17 generations of spread. In 2008, Canada had more than 30 confirmed cases in Ontario in 2008, with more than half reported in Toronto. [48] In 2011, Quebec experienced the largest outbreak of measles in the Americas since 2002. [49]
A measles outbreak is defined as three or more related cases, with disruptive outbreaks defined as 20 or more cases per 1 million people in a year. PHOTO: In this undated stock photo, a child is ...