Demystifying Medicine Podcast Measles Virus Edition

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Measles virus is one of the world’s most notorious pathogens. This podcast features an interview with Dr. Caitlyn Mullarkey, a distinguished member of McMaster’s department of Biochemistry and Biomedical sciences, and dives into the pathogenesis, transmission and epidemiology of Measles virus. The discussion touches on both intricate viral pathophysiology and broad global health implications.

This video was made by McMaster students Yijinmide Buren, Tyler Gilman, Matthew Kwan, and Harikrishnaa Ba Ramaraju in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program, along with the guest speaker in our podcast Dr. Caitlyn Mullarkey.

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This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for information about your health.

Glossary:
RNA - nucleic acid present in all living cells and many viruses; involved in protein synthesis and sometimes in the transmission of genetic information. Also called ribonucleic acid [1].
Negative single-stranded RNA virus - A type of virus with genomes that are single stranded, negative sense, and made from RNA [2].
Epithelium - Type of cell that lines the surface of the body (i.e., respiratory tract) [3]
Encephalitis - Inflammation of brain tissues caused by viral infection [4]

References:
Luo, M., Terrell, J. R., & Mcmanus, S. A. (2020). Nucleocapsid structure of negative strand RNA virus. Viruses, 12(8), 835. MDPI AG. Retrieved from: DOI: 10.3390/v12080835.
Whitley, R. J. (1990). Viral encephalitis. New England Journal of Medicine, 323(4), 242-250. Retrieved from: DOI: 10.1056/NEJM199007263230406.

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