Measles - Wikipedia
Measles is an airborne disease which spreads easily from one person to the next through the coughs and sneezes of infected people. [7] It may also be spread through direct contact with …
Measles (Rubeola) | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable infectious disease caused by measles virus.
Measles - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 28, 2025 · Measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases, spread by contact with infected nasal or throat secretions (coughing or sneezing) or breathing the air that was …
Measles - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 23, 2025 · Measles is treated by managing symptoms and preventing complications. Get a measles vaccine when recommended to keep the virus from spreading. Because of …
Measles: Rash, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Feb 28, 2025 · Measles virus (genus Morbillivirus) causes measles. It’s an airborne disease, which means it spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes or …
Measles - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization
Nov 28, 2025 · Measles is transmitted by airborne droplets from the nose, mouth, or throat of an infected person. The virus can stay active and contagious in the air or on surfaces for two …
Diagnostic Approaches for Measles Virus: Methods, Advances ...
Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease caused by the measles virus. It classically presents with fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, …