Measles is a extremely dangerous virus according to the WHO which states, “In 2014, there were 114,900 measles deaths globally about 314 deaths every day or 13 every hour”(“Measles”). Measles has been around for many centuries its actual case is unknown. Scientist know that it is only found in humans. Many outbreaks have taken part in history. Measles has numerous symptoms,has a cure, and usually kills the host. Measles also known by its scientific name Morbillivirus and is part of the Paramyxovirus family. Measles is a virus that is transmitted through coughing and sneezing making measles highly contagious, “It's so easily spread that if one person has it, 9 of 10 people close to the person who are not immune will become infected” (Frieden)
