Atlas Two · Pathogen Atlas · 01-viruses

Measles Virus

Paramyxoviridae morbillivirus; (−)ssRNA, ~16 kb; enveloped. R₀ = 12–18 (highest known). Binds CD150/SLAM on lymphocytes and Nectin-4 on airway epithelium. Causes profound immune amnesia lasting 2–3 years post-infection.

Also known as: MeV, measles morbillivirus, rubeola, paramyxovirus

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Measles Virus

Paramyxoviridae morbillivirus; (−)ssRNA, ~16 kb; enveloped. R₀ = 12–18 (highest known). Binds CD150/SLAM on lymphocytes and Nectin-4 on airway epithelium. Causes profound immune amnesia lasting 2–3 years post-infection.