Measles

Infectious agent

Susceptible host

Mode of transmition

Measles

Reservoir

Portal of entry

Portal of exit

Measles Virus

Reservoir

Primates can be infected in vitro but humans are the only reservoir for the measles virus which, theoretically, could be eradicated from the world.

Measles Virus

Portal of exit

• Coughing
• Sneezing

Measles Virus

Mode of transmission

• Measles is one of the world's most contagious diseases
• It can be spread by contact with infected nasal or throat secretions
• Breathing the air that was breathed by someone with measles
• The virus remains active and contagious in the air or on infected surfaces for up to two hours.

Measles Virus

Infectious Agent

• The measles virus is a single-stranded RNA virus
• It is classified as a member of the genus Morbillivirus in the Paramyxoviridae family.
• It is spherical-shaped
• The measles virus is a paramyxovirus, of the genus Morbillivirus.

Measles Virus

Susceptible host

• Humans are the only natural hosts of measles virus.
• Unvaccinated young children are at highest risk of measles and its complications.
• Unvaccinated pregnant women are also at risk.

Measles virus

Portal of entry

• The virus may enter through the lower respiratory tract.
• The virus is transmitted from person to person.
• Breathing contaminated air.
• Touching infected areas.