10 Questions
What is the case fatality rate of measles in developing countries?
5% - 8%
Which family does the causative agent of measles belong to?
Paramyxoviridae
Which age group is mostly affected by measles-related deaths?
Infants and young children (under 5 years)
What are the characteristic features of Koplik spots in measles?
White spots on the buccal mucosa
What are the clinical manifestations of measles known as the '3 Cs'?
Cough, Coryza, Conjunctivitis
What is the primary mode of transmission of measles?
Person to person via large respiratory droplets
What is the average incubation period for measles?
14 days
Which group is more likely to suffer from severe measles and complications?
Children under the age of 5, poorly nourished, or with weakened immune systems
Which of the following complications is associated with measles?
Pneumonia
What is the primary portal of entry for the measles virus?
Respiratory mucus membrane
Test your knowledge on measles complications, transmission, prevention, and control. Learn about the causative agent, mode of transmission, risk factors, and objectives related to measles. Explore the characteristics of the RNA virus from the Paramyxovirus family.
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