Measles Complications and Transmission Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>7-14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a complication associated with measles?

    <p>Appendicitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus family does the causative agent of measles belong to?

    <p>Paramyxovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 3 Cs used to describe the clinical features of measles?

    <p>Cough, Coryza, Conjunctivitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Koplik spots commonly found in a patient with measles?

    <p>Inside the cheek (buccal mucosa)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication of measles that can be fatal?

    <p>Leukopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age group is most affected by measles-related fatalities according to the text?

    <p>Children under 5 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

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