Measles

Childhood disease with characteristic red rash. Paramyxovirus with Koplik spots and maculopapular rash.

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Measles is the world's most contagious human virus (R₀ 12-18), spreading via airborne 'viral smoke' that lingers for hours. It also causes 'immune amnesia,' deleting 20-70% of existing antibodies for years—making survivors vulnerable to other deadly infections. While Vitamin A is protocol for severe cases, it only helps malnourished kids (it corrects deficiency-related immune failure, not the virus itself—despite popular 'natural remedy' myths).

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