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Measles Flashcards

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What is the pathogen

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Morbillivirus

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Organism

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Virus

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Transmission

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Someone infected with it sneezes or coughs, real ease droplets containing millions of viruses

Uninflected people inhale this and they multiply in the upper respiratory tract

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Global distribution

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Africa
India
Pakistan

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Site of actions

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Cells inside upper respiratory canal

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Clinical features

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Initially: runny nose, cough , conjuntivite

Complications- pneumonia

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Treatment

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Vitamin A supplements
Treat fever
Bed rest to boost immune system

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Prevention

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MMR vaccinations- is a three in one vaccination

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