Measles: What causes it? Question 40 options: Autoimmune disease Virus Parasitic protozoan, eukaryote Bacteria Bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite, or non-infectious agent (e.g. caused by the spread of cancer or drug use) Fungus
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the measles virus? a. The measles virus causes nasal and lung infections. b. The measles virus causes pancreas and liver infections. c. The measles virus causes mouth and gum infections. d. The measles virus causes brain and skin infections
For most people, the measles virus does not cause a serious illness. Symptoms include fever and a rash, but the symptoms are usually gone in about a week. However, for some, the measles virus can be much more serious. How can the measles virus cause a potentially fatal illness? a. Measles can cause meningococcal disease, which causes severe headaches, seizures and in severe cases can be life-threatening. b. Measles can cause variant Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease, which causes severe headaches, seizures and in severe cases can be life-threatening. c. Measles can cause encephalitis/meningitis, which causes severe headaches, seizures and in severe cases can be life-threatening. d. Measles can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which causes severe headaches, seizures and in severe cases can be life-threatening.
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