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Molecular assay reagents intended to identify measles virus, a single-stranded RNA enveloped virus of the family Paramyxoviridae, by detecting the ribonucleic acid (RNA) of the target virus. This virus is the etiologic agent of measles, an acute, usually benign infection characterized by coryza, cervical lymphoid hyperplasia, conjunctivitis, harassing cough, malaise, fever, and, finally, skin eruption (rash).
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