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A precursor of the measles began causing infections in humans as early as the 4th century BC [167] [168] or as late as after 500 AD. [166] The Antonine Plague of 165–180 AD has been speculated to have been measles, but the actual cause of this plague is unknown and smallpox is a more likely cause. [169]
The measles virus (MV), with scientific name Morbillivirus hominis, is a single-stranded, negative-sense, enveloped, non-segmented RNA virus of the genus Morbillivirus within the family Paramyxoviridae. It is the cause of measles. Humans are the natural hosts of the virus; no animal reservoirs are known to exist.
A number of important human diseases are caused by paramyxoviruses. These include mumps, as well as measles, which caused around 136,200 deaths in 2022. [11] The human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV) are the second most common causes of respiratory tract disease in infants and children. There are four types of HPIVs, known as HPIV-1, HPIV-2, HPIV ...
Measles can also cause complications like ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia, and swelling of the brain, the CDC says. How measles spreads.
Measles, which causes painful rashes and can be life-threatening in children, is among several diseases reemerging in the U.S. (Getty Images) (gdinMika via Getty Images)
How does measles spread? According to the NHS, the measles virus is contained in the millions of tiny droplets that come out of the nose and mouth when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), also known as Dawson disease, is a rare form of progressive brain inflammation caused by a persistent infection with the measles virus. The condition primarily affects children, teens, and young adults. It has been estimated that about 2 in 10,000 people who get measles will eventually develop SSPE. [1]
Diseases in humans associated with viruses classified in this genus include measles; in animals, they include acute febrile respiratory tract infection and Canine distemper. [3] In 2013, a wave of increased death among the Common bottlenose dolphin population was attributed to morbillivirus.