Question

After studying about measles, what do you think are the chances of a pandemic in our modern world? What type of pathogen do you think it will be? What surveillance, prevention, and control measures would be appropriate for your chosen pathogen? What is currently being done in the "real world" about this pathogen? (Hint: take a look at CDC Category A agents too)

Write at least 400 words and please address each question here.

Answer 1

Answer: Measles is a communicable infection which is caused by the rubeola virus. It can spread from one person to another through contact with the body fluids such as minute particles or saliva etc. It can be also spread by drinking from a glass, sharing eating utensils and using same towels and clothes of an infected person’s may increase the risk of infection. The symptoms include high fever, rashes on the body, red eyes, fatigue and sore throat. The rashes are itchy and irritating.

In our modern world, still, there is no prevention from the measles. Measles is an epidemic infectious disease that has spread across a large region and also, for instance, multiple continents. Many people especially children suffer with the measles. The outbreak of the disease was very high in 2017 whereas no preventive methods were taken. Only the method that can prevent from is the vaccination, as immunizations can help prevent a measles outbreak.

Now at present, our government is taking major steps and looking forward to preventing this spread of diseases. In most of the hospital, vaccination is available and it is mandatory for the newborn to get immunized.