How is measles transmitted? When is it contagious?

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Measles is a familiar disease in our common people, common in children. Generally in densely populated areas where measles vaccination is not popular, it is a highly infectious disease. What are the transmission routes of measles? In order to enable you to carry out targeted prevention, let me give you a specific introduction.

How is measles transmitted? When is it contagious?

First: source of infection, the patient is the only source of infection of measles, generally in the rash before and after the five days are infectious. Because measles is particularly infectious, it can be transmitted through respiratory secreting droplets. 90% of susceptible people will suffer from measles after direct contact. So we try to avoid staying too long in crowded places, or we can wear masks.

Second: when a patient coughs or sneezes, the virus will be discharged with the patient's droplets, which can directly reach the respiratory tract or conjunctiva of the susceptible person and cause infection.

Third: susceptible people, people who have not suffered from measles or have not received measles vaccine are all susceptible to measles, and generally have relatively long-lasting immunity after measles. It is suggested that children should be vaccinated as early as possible when they are young, and exercise more often, which can improve their resistance and reduce the risk of virus infection.

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The above three routes are the main routes of transmission of measles. Direct contact and secretions of patients are infectious. Therefore, if measles patients appear around us, we must take protective measures. Usually eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, often exercise can improve our body's resistance. If you have more questions about measles, I suggest you go to the regular hospital to consult professional doctors, they will give professional answers.