Measles Disease

Measles disease, which is also known as Latin rubella, is an acute infectious disease caused by the measles virus, primarily affecting the upper respiratory tract, often accompanied by conjunctivitis. The measles virus is transmitted by airborne droplets. The disease flares up mainly in the winter-spring period, bringing the infection from places where people are concentrated, mainly from kindergartens and schools. The virus carrier becomes infectious three days before the first symptoms appear, that is, two to four days from the moment of infection, he already releases the virus into the environment. The measles epidemic is considered one of the deadliest and deadliest in history, killing more than 64 million people. Measles, characterized by a massive rash, general intoxication and fever, primarily affects the respiratory system.