Measles Basics
This virus causes measles
Measles virus
The primary mode of measles transmission
Airborne/respiratory droplets
The type of vaccine MMR is
A live attenuated vaccine
Name one high-risk group for severe measles
Infants
Pregnant Women
Immunocompromised Persons
TRUE or FALSE: There is a specific antiviral treatment for measles
False
The classic triad of measles prodrome symptoms
Cough
Coryza
Conjunctivitis
How long someone with measles is contagious
From 4 days before rash to 4 days after
Number of recommended MMR doses for full protection
Two doses
Recommended isolation type for suspected measles cases
Airborne precautions
This strategy involves identifying and monitoring people who were near a confirmed measles case
Contact tracing
The hallmark progression of the measles rash
Starting on face/hairline and spreading downward
True or False: Measles virus can linger in the air for 2 hours
True
TRUE or FALSE: Immunocompromised people can receive MMR
A vitamin used in severe pediatric measles cases
Vitamin A
Key public health step to control a measles outbreak in a clinic.
Rapid identification
Isolation
Vaccination of contacts
One severe neurologic complication of measles
Encephalitis
After exposure, the timeframe to give MMR vaccine for PEP
Within 72 hours
How many people a person with measles is likely to infect that have no immunity
12-18 people
What should you do first for a patient with cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, and rash?
Implement airborne precautions
Management for a pregnant nurse with unknown immunity exposed to measles
Test for immunity, give IG if susceptible
The genus to which the measles virus belongs
Morbillivirus
Alternative PEP option for high-risk people who can't get vaccine
Immune globulin within 6 days
The percentage of effectiveness does two doses of MMR vaccine provides against measles
97%
Work exclusion timeframe for exposed unvaccinated Healthcare Workers
From day 5 after first exposure through day 21 after last exposure
After an exposure event, these 2 Medical Countermeasures may be used
MMR Vaccine
Immune Globulin