Analysis of Four Measles Paintings Owned by the Nihon University School of Medicine archive:

Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease but occasionally it poses risk of serious and life-threatening illnesswith high rate communicability if contracted by unvaccinated persons. At the end Edo period (1603–1867) in 1862, major outbreak measles occurred. that time, many ukiyo-e (color woodblock prints) artworks were produced called “measles pictures”, which described how to deal with measles. In present study,we examined 4 prints owned Nihon University Medical Archives. Pictorial motives, as well texts,were investigated carefully then compared other same theme from time. Thecontents consistent those paintings different institutions,indicating there was common understanding among general public about pathogenesis measlesand food regimens help recovery. All have an entertaining aspect typical aswell system for sharing information public, suggesting publishers seekingcommercial success readers had certain minimum level knowledge, reading ability, economicbackground.