Measles

WHAT: What are the Measles? Measles is defined to be a viral infection that is caused by a virus. “Measles is caused by a single-stranded, enveloped RNA virus with one serotype” (cdc.gov). “It is classified as a member of the genus Morbillivirus in the Paramyxoviridae family” (cdc.gov). “Humans are the only natural hosts of measles virus” (cdc.gov). “The virus typically first comes in contact with host lung tissue, where it infects immune cells called macrophages and dendritic, cells which serve as an early defense and warning system” (sciencemag.org). Then after that these infected cells will migrate to the lymph nodes, transferring the virus to B and T cells. “As soon as it enters the body the virus multiplies in the back of the throat,…

Measles “Worldwide, about 20 million people each year get Measles” (For Parents: Vaccines for Your Children). This statistic shows that the measles infection affects many people worldwide each year. Measles is a highly contagious virus, that is most commonly found in children. Measles is a well known virus, that can have multiple symptoms associated with it. There is very little treatment options available that can be used. “Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that is caused by a…

Measles is a virus that has been around for centuries. Once thought to be almost eradicated from the United States, small outbreaks throughout the decades are not unusual. The most recent outbreak of measles began in 2014 in Los Angeles, California at Disneyland. While this outbreak has not been as monumental as previous outbreaks, the numbers of those now infected is high. In a society where it is customary to become vaccinated against diseases like this, it is always surprising that outbreaks…

2000, the measles virus was considered eradicated, until an outbreak in late 2014 that has many at risk. There are over 644 cases of infected patients, many of them being young children. Even though people think they are safe from diseases and illnesses, measles is highly contagious and vaccinations are an absolute must. Many have died and even more have been infected or even just affected by sick or lost family members. The virus has been around for quite a long time. In the 1930s the most…

Reemergence of Measles Pam Carter Introduction: I. According to “www.cfr.org” there were nearly 139,000 reported measles cases worldwide for 2014. And according to “www.cdc.gov” the United States in 2014 experienced a dramatic increase in the number of measles cases up to 668 covering 27 different states. II. The United States reported in 2000 that measles had been eliminated; last year’s numbers are the highest since 2000. III. I am a member of the healthcare community and see first-hand how…

Morbillivirus measles virus (measles), though present in the rest of the world, has been completely eradicated in the Western Hemisphere. Being such a contagious disease, one would think that eliminating it completely would be close to impossible. Measles is a disease that created a wave of negative impacts, opened doors for medical advancements, and created a unique set of symptoms. It is estimated 3 to 4 million people in the United States were infected each year. It was also a reported…

Have you ever heard about the latest outbreak of the Measles viruses? It was first seen in the early 1900ś in the blood samples of children and pregnant women. When it first was discovered, doctors thought it was just another common cold or an allergic reaction patients were having; however, by 1912 there was a series epidemic of measles-related deaths recorded, and by the 1950ś over three to four million U.S citizens were infected. After a few more years scientist were able to create the very…

mid-December, a measles outbreak started at Disneyland, in Orange County, California. That outbreak has now infected one hundred people in California, and twenty-five people in other states across America. With this outbreak and others that occurred recently, there were over six hundred measles cases in 2014. Before this outbreak, the average number of measles cases in the United States annually was approximately 100 (Corum). In 2014, California also had the highest amount of whooping cough…

Measles Outbreak Measles is a virus spread by sneezing and coughing droplets which are micro in size. The virus is highly contagious. It is estimated that contact with an infected individual will result in 90% becoming infected if unvaccinated. The virus is still present for up to two hours in the air or on surfaces after the occurrence. Individuals who are affected by the disease are primarily unvaccinated or have not had the required doses. The vaccine became available in 1963. Measles in the…

Guardians around the country have turned out to be hazardously misled about measles. The measles episode, which began at Disneyland in December, has not impeded and brought about numerous guardians, schools, and states to start talking. In spite of the fact that the talking has wound up turning out to be to a greater degree a civil argument, the way that numerous guardians are deceived of the measles immunization is creating a significant part of the country to ascend to sympathy toward their…