MEASLES
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Causative Agent
Transmission
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Clinical features
Complications
Diagnosis
Management
Prevention and control
Public health importance
, Introduction
Measles is also called Rubeola meaning red spots.
It is an acute, highly infectious viral disease which occurs only in huma
It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes
It can cause severe disease, complications and even death.
Measles can affect anyone but is most common in children.
It also has high morbidity and mortality in developing countries
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Causative Agent
Transmission
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Clinical features
Complications
Diagnosis
Management
Prevention and control
Public health importance
, Introduction
Measles is also called Rubeola meaning red spots.
It is an acute, highly infectious viral disease which occurs only in huma
It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes
It can cause severe disease, complications and even death.
Measles can affect anyone but is most common in children.
It also has high morbidity and mortality in developing countries
