. Measles is a highly contagious disease, transmitted through airborne droplets from an infected person.
. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting, ear infections, pneumonia, etc.
. During pregnancy, measles can cause premature birth, low birth weight, and fetal death. The detection of IgM antibodies suggests current or recent infection.
. Measles IgM is uded to diagnose acute or recent measles infection, especially in individuals with compatible symptoms.