COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - A third case of measles was confirmed in South Carolina, Department of Public Health officials confirmed.

All three cases were detected between July and Sept. 8.

According to officials, the most recent measles case was found in an unvaccinated person who did not have immunity from a previous exposure.

They reportedly had a recent international trip to a country with an active measles outbreak. Health officials said the person was not contagious when they were traveling and did not have a specific exposure to someone with the disease.

As of Sept. 8, the person was isolating at home to keep from spreading it further.

What is measles

The measles virus is highly contagious and is spread through the air and by person-to-person contact. It can remain airborne for up

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