INFECTIOUS AGENTS

Caused by the Measles (Rubeola) Virus /

Morbillivirus
Break the Chain
 MMR Vaccination
 Identification of Organism
 Decontaminations
SUSCEPTIBLE HOST RESERVOIR
Susceptible people are those who are not
Can only be found in Humans,
vaccinated and those who have been exposed to
Respiratory Tracts, Nasal Passages, Throat of
someone with measles.
Break the Chain Infected Patients, Infected Surfaces/ Rooms
 Recognizing Infectious Persons Break the Chain
 Distancing from Infectious Persons MEASLES CHAIN  Proper Hygiene
 Treatment of Disease OF INFECTION  Proper Sanitation
 Proper Hygiene and use of PPE’s  Disinfection of Exposed Areas

PORTAL OF ENTRY PORTAL OF EXIT

It enters the body from a person through Exits through bodily secretions that leaves
inhalation of tiny infectious droplets from the mouth or nose in tiny droplets that are
the mouth or nose. generated in the respiratory system.
Break the Chain Break the Chain
 Proper Hygiene
 Use of Face Masks/ PPE’s
MODE OF TRANSMISSION  Control of Body Secretions
 Isolation Precaution
Spreads from person to person by air currents,  Use of Face Masks/ PPE’s
 Proper Hygiene
Airborne by respiratory droplets nuclei spread and
direct transmission of secretions.
Break the Chain
 Isolation Precautions
 Hand Hygiene
 Airflow Control
 Disinfection of Exposed Areas