Research Article: Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Measles in Jinan, Shandong Province, China, from to
Introduction:
Measles, caused by the measles virus, is an acute respiratory infectious disease characterized by high fever, cough, Koplik spots, and rash, which may result in severe complications, such as pneumonia and myocarditis. Persistent immunity can be obtained after the infection is cured. Measles is highly contagious and can spread rapidly among individuals, but it can be effectively prevented through vaccination. The development of measles vaccine has significantly reduced the global incidence and mortality rates of…
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