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What is the primary route of transmission for measles?
What is the primary route of transmission for measles?
- Direct contact with an infected individual's skin lesions
- Vector-borne transmission through mosquitoes
- Contaminated food and water
- Inhalation of virus-containing droplets (correct)
During the prodromal stage of measles, what is typically observed in the complete blood count?
During the prodromal stage of measles, what is typically observed in the complete blood count?
- Increased leukocytes and decreased platelets
- Decreased leukocytes and platelets (correct)
- Decreased leukocytes and increased platelets
- Increased leukocytes and platelets
What is the gold standard for diagnosing measles?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing measles?
- Virus isolation through cell culture
- Detection of measles-specific IgM antibodies (correct)
- Direct virus detection via reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
- Detection of measles-specific IgG antibodies
What is the characteristic histopathological feature of affected lymph nodes in measles?
What is the characteristic histopathological feature of affected lymph nodes in measles?
What is the approximate duration of the incubation period for measles?
What is the approximate duration of the incubation period for measles?
What is the typical age range for males primarily affected by Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)?
What is the typical age range for males primarily affected by Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)?
What is the characteristic of the pathognomonic enanthem of the buccal mucosa in measles?
What is the characteristic of the pathognomonic enanthem of the buccal mucosa in measles?
How long does the exanthem stage of measles typically last?
How long does the exanthem stage of measles typically last?
What is the typical order of dissemination of the measles exanthem?
What is the typical order of dissemination of the measles exanthem?
What is the purpose of Vitamin A supplementation in measles treatment?
What is the purpose of Vitamin A supplementation in measles treatment?
What is the final stage of Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)?
What is the final stage of Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)?
