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ARTICLE TYPE : REVIEW ARTICLE

Published on :   06 Jun 2026, Volume - 2
Journal Title :   WebLog Journal of Pediatrics | WebLog J Pediatr | WJP
Journal ISSN:   3071-4311
Source URL:   weblog icon https://weblogoa.com/articles/wjp.2026.f0602
Permanent Identifier (DOI) :   doi icon https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20838447

Measles Virus Infection is Preventable but Potentially Fatal

Thyyar M Ravindranath 1 *
1Senior Lecturer, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 West 168th Street, New York, New York-10032, USA

Abstract

Measles Virus (MV), despite being well controlled with vaccination, is making a resurgence due to the loss of herd immunity from a decreased rate of vaccination. There are many reasons for the decreased vaccination rate, especially in high income countries. This review will discuss the MV epidemiology, pathophysiology, immunologic response of the host and MV dodging of immune host response, risk factors for MV infection, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, and promotion of vaccination. It has become an important endeavor for health care workers to improve vaccination efforts and restore herd immunity to prevent the spread of infection especially among the most vulnerable population groups such as children, immunosuppressed individuals, and those with comorbidities.

Keywords: Measles; Epidemiology; Immunology; Diagnosis; Complications; Vaccine; Therapy

Citation

Thyyar M Ravindranath. Measles Virus Infection is Preventable but Potentially Fatal. WebLog J Pediatr. wjp.2026. f0602. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20838447
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