Measles Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Pathology

Welcome back! In today’s high-yield medical lecture, we are covering Measles (Rubeola). Whether you are studying for USMLE Step 1, nursing exams, or just reviewing for your pediatrics rotation, this video breaks down everything you need to know. What we cover: 🔹 Pathogenesis: RNA Paramyxovirus and transmission. 🔹 Clinical Presentation: The 3 C's (Cough, Coryza, Conjunctivitis) and Koplik spots. 🔹 Progression: The cephalocaudal spread of the rash. 🔹 Complications: SSPE, pneumonia, and encephalitis. 🔹 Prevention: MMR vaccine protocols. Don't forget to subscribe for more clear and concise medical breakdowns! 💡 Hashtags: #MedicalSchool #Measles #USMLE #Step1 #Pediatrics #MedStudent #Pathology #InfectiousDiseases #FOAMed References: 1.- Hübschen JM, Gouandjika-Vasilache I, Dina J. Measles. Lancet. 2022 Feb 12;399(10325):678-690. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)02004-3. 2.- Kondamudi NP, Tobin EH, Waymack JR. Measles. [Updated 2025 May 5]. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan 3.-Do LAH, Mulholland K. Measles 2025. N Engl J Med. 2025 Dec 18;393(24):2447-2458. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra2504516. 4.- Rota PA, Moss WJ, Takeda M, de Swart RL, Thompson KM, Goodson JL. Measles. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2016 Jul 14;2:16049. doi: 10.1038/nrdp.2016.49.