Measles Complications and Transmission Quiz
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What is the case fatality rate of measles in developing countries?

  • 10% - 15%
  • 5% - 8% (correct)
  • 20% - 25%
  • 1% - 2%

Which family does the causative agent of measles belong to?

  • Retroviridae
  • Flaviviridae
  • Orthomyxoviridae
  • Paramyxoviridae (correct)

Which age group is mostly affected by measles-related deaths?

  • Teenagers (13-19 years)
  • Infants and young children (under 5 years) (correct)
  • Elderly (above 60 years)
  • Adults (20-40 years)

What are the characteristic features of Koplik spots in measles?

<p>White spots on the buccal mucosa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical manifestations of measles known as the '3 Cs'?

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

What is the primary mode of transmission of measles?

<p>Person to person via large respiratory droplets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average incubation period for measles?

<p>14 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more likely to suffer from severe measles and complications?

<p>Children under the age of 5, poorly nourished, or with weakened immune systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following complications is associated with measles?

<p>Pneumonia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary portal of entry for the measles virus?

<p>Respiratory mucus membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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