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measles virus

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Measles, mumps, and rubella viruses are highly contagious; rubella infection during pregnancy can cause hearing loss and birth defects, and mumps infection can threaten fertility.
October 06, 2025 high disease_characteristics
General clinical characteristics and adverse outcomes associated with measles, mumps, and rubella infections.
Public health authorities state that the measles virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an indoor space.
high epidemiological
Airborne persistence increases transmission risk in indoor settings and affects exposure management.