Measles erases the immune system’s memory
Beyond the rash, the infection makes it harder for the body to remember and attack other invaders
MEMORY WIPE Measles virus particles bud out from an infected cell (left) after replicating inside the cell in this colored electron micrograph.
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The most iconic thing about measles is the rash — red, livid splotches that make infection painfully visible.