Measles virus is: (A) Paramyxovirus, (B) Ohomyxovirus, (C) Poxvirus, (D) Picornavirus
Answer is A. Measles (rubeola) is caused by an RNA virus belonging to the Paromyxovirus family. The virus is transmitted by droplet spread from the secretions of the nose and throat usually 4 days before and 5days after the rash. Virus multiplies in the respiratory epithelium. Reference: Essential pediatrics,op ghai,9 th edition, pg no:209