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Measles Virus and Symptoms

Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that can be serious or even fatal if complications arise.

How is measles spread from person to person?

What is Measles Virus and Symptoms?

"Measles is an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash, typically occurring in childhood."

Question 1

Which pair of symptoms is most associated with measles in GCSE Biology?

Question 2

Vaccines contain dead or inactive forms of a pathogen. Why does this prevent future infection?

Question 3

Choose the correct explanation: how does a vaccine usually protect a person from future disease?

Question 4

Which group contains only types of pathogen?

Measles Facts

Symptoms include fever and a red skin rash.

Spread by inhalation of droplets from coughs and sneezes.

Most young children are vaccinated against measles (MMR vaccine).

Exam Tip

Measles is much more than just a rash; it can lead to pneumonia or inflammation of the brain.

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