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What is the most common portal of entry for the measles virus?
What is the most common portal of entry for the measles virus?
- Conjunctiva (correct)
- Urinary tract
- Bloodstream
- Endothelial cells
What is the main mode of transmission for measles among susceptible persons?
What is the main mode of transmission for measles among susceptible persons?
- Direct contact with infected blood
- Person to person via respiratory droplets (correct)
- Indirect contact with contaminated surfaces
- Fecal-oral transmission
Which group is more likely to suffer from severe measles and complications?
Which group is more likely to suffer from severe measles and complications?
- Adults over 50 years old
- Older adults over 70 years old
- Healthy teenagers
- Children under the age of 5 (correct)
What is the average incubation period for measles after exposure?
What is the average incubation period for measles after exposure?
Which of the following is NOT a complication associated with measles?
Which of the following is NOT a complication associated with measles?
Which virus family does the causative agent of measles belong to?
Which virus family does the causative agent of measles belong to?
What are the 3 Cs used to describe the clinical features of measles?
What are the 3 Cs used to describe the clinical features of measles?
Where are Koplik spots commonly found in a patient with measles?
Where are Koplik spots commonly found in a patient with measles?
What is a common complication of measles that can be fatal?
What is a common complication of measles that can be fatal?
What age group is most affected by measles-related fatalities according to the text?
What age group is most affected by measles-related fatalities according to the text?
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