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Ep 21 Measles: The Worst Souvenir

This Podcast Will Kill You

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The Effects of Measles on Immunologic Memory

The rash is mostly caused by your immune system, killing cells that are infected with the virus. After a few days of this rash, both the rash and the fever will start to subside and you'll recover in most cases. But not everyone will recover. For every 1000 people infected with measles, one or two will die. And at least one will develop acute encephalitis, which can cause permanent brain damage.

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