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Measles Vaccines

INTRODUCTION History of Measles The written history of measles is often traced to the writings of the Persian physician Rhazes, also known as Abu Becr, who lived during the 10th century ( Fig. 38.1 ). However, the disease was apparently…

Measles

Key Points Measles is a highly contagious mucocutaneous disease caused by the measles virus. It is one of the most important infectious diseases of humans, responsible for millions of deaths prior to the development of measles vaccines. It manifests as…