PRO/EDR> Measles update (26): Africa (South Sudan) WHO

Measles — South Sudan
Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. It is normally passed through direct contact and through the air. The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body. Measles is a human disease and is not known to occur in animals.

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