MEASLES DISEASES AND ITS TYPES IN UZBEKISTAN

Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by a virus. Infection can cause serious illness, complications, and even death. This article presents the main issues related to the causative agent, spread and pathogenesis of measles infection, taking into account data on the outbreak of this disease in 2022-2023. The classification of measles, the features of its clinical course in children in the age aspect are presented, the characteristics of clinical forms of the disease with damage to the central nervous system are given, complications of measles are described. The formation of immunity after the disease is shown. The issues related to the differential and laboratory diagnosis of measles infection are outlined, modern approaches to the treatment and specific prevention of measles are presented in detail, and the importance of vaccination within the framework of the National Calendar of Preventive Vaccinations is emphasized. The requirements for anti-epidemic measures in case of a measles outbreak and dispensary monitoring of children who have had measles infection are considered.