measles causative agent - #19252

Recently, there have been news reports about measles outbreaks in different parts of the world, and it got me thinking about how little I actually know about this disease. I understand that measles is a viral infection that mostly affects children, but I wanted to know more about the measles causative agent and how it spreads. Since Ayurveda has a unique way of understanding infections and immunity, I also want to know if there are Ayurvedic approaches to preventing and managing measles. From what I read, the measles causative agent is the measles virus, which spreads through respiratory droplets. This means that when an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus can remain in the air for some time, making it highly contagious. But I also read that measles was much more common in the past before vaccines were introduced. If someone is exposed to the virus today, what are the first symptoms they would notice? I also came across information that measles can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia, brain inflammation, and long-term immune suppression. Does Ayurveda view viral infections like measles differently from modern medicine? What does it say about how infections enter the body and how immunity can be strengthened against them? Another thing I am curious about is whether diet plays a role in measles recovery. I read that people with vitamin A deficiency are more likely to experience severe measles symptoms. Does Ayurveda recommend specific foods or herbs to strengthen immunity and support healing from viral infections like measles? Since measles causes a rash all over the body, is there an Ayurvedic explanation for why the skin reacts this way during an infection? Are there herbal remedies or external treatments that can help soothe the skin and reduce discomfort during recovery? I know that vaccines have greatly reduced the number of measles cases worldwide, but I want to understand if Ayurveda offers any additional preventive measures. What are the best Ayurvedic herbs, immune-boosting practices, or detoxification methods to protect the body from infections like the measles causative agent?