When was measles first discovered

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  In the 9th century, a Persian doctor published one of the first written accounts of measles disease. In 1963, measles vaccine was licensed in the United States, and in 1968, measles vaccine began to be distributed. Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000. Elimination means there was no continuous disease transmission for ...

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• [PDF File]measles - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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  History of Measles first described by a Persian doctor, Rhazes, in the 9th century in efforts to distinguish it from smallpox 1657 Measles first appears in Boston 1861 Measles plays a role in the American Civil War Union army alone-67,000 cases and 4,000+ deaths from measles

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• [PDF File]THE NATURAL HISTORY OF MEASLES - Michigan State University

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  for measles are often positive on the day of rash onset. However, in the first 72 hours after rash onset, up to 20% of tests for IgM may give false-negative results. Tests that are negative in the first 72 hours after rash onset should be repeated. IgM is detectable for at least 28 days after rash onset and frequently longer.

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• [PDF File]a historical review of the Measles virus, vaccine and ...

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  48,000 hospitalizations 1,000 cases with encephalitis (brain swelling) 400 to 500 deaths *Source: www.cdc.gov/measles/about/history.html U.S. Measles Burden: Current* Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 thanks to a highly effective vaccination program and other control measures.

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  measles can be found from as early as the 7th century. The . disease was described by the Persian physician Rhazes in the . 10th century as “more to be dreaded than smallpox.” In 1846, Peter Panum described the incubation period of measles and lifelong immunity after recovery from the disease.

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• [PDF File]Measles

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  e a s l e s u b e o l a Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that causes febrile rash illness. Measles has been eliminated (no sustained circulation) in the United States for decades. However, there can still be measles cases, as it is easily imported by unvaccinated travelers and can spread in under-immunized communities.

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