What is the name of the microorganism that causes measles?
Measles, also known as morbilli, rubeola or English Measles, is a respiratory system infection caused by a virus. Symptoms include rash, fever, runny nose, red eyes and coughing. Measles is spread through contact with an infected person’s nose or mouth or through air transmission. It is highly contagious. Measles lasts about 20 days.