Across
- 2. Occurrence of measles cases above the expected level in a community.
- 5. Epidemiological measure that is very high in measles outbreaks.
- 7. Group at greatest risk of acquiring measles infection.
- 8. Describes the very high transmissibility of measles among susceptible persons.
- 9. Genus of the virus responsible for measles.
- 10. Continuous monitoring and reporting system essential for measles control.
Down
- 1. Main route of measles transmission through respiratory secretions.
- 3. Family to which the measles virus belongs.
- 4. Period between exposure to measles virus and appearance of symptoms, usually around 10–14 days.
- 6. Humans are the only natural source of measles infection.
