Pathogenesis (disease development)
Measles virus (approximately 120-140 nanometer single-stranded RNA virus of the paramyxovirus family, genus Morbillivirus) is transmitted by droplet and contact infection. There is very high contagiousness (infectiousness). Measles viruses form only one serotype. After entering through the mucosa (mucous membrane) of the nasopharynx (nasopharynx), it soon reaches the lymph nodes and multiplies there, leading to a transient weakening of the immune system. In addition, the virus also spreads hematogenously (through the bloodstream) and infects target organs.
Etiology (causes)
Behavioral causes
- Contact with ill persons
