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Measles Flashcards

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Which pathogen is measles?

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A virus

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How are measles spread?

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Droplets in people’s sneezes or coughs.

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What are the symptoms of measles?

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  • Red skin rash
  • Fever (High temperature)
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How is measles treated?

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MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine at school age.

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Can measles be fatal?

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Yes. If complications occur, it can lead to pneumonia or inflammation of the brain.

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Biology: Communicable disease (3 decks)

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