Bakit 18 na araw ang quarantine period para sa tigdas? Why?

Medical History
Kadalasang sampu hanggang labing-apat (10-14) na araw ang paghihintay pero may mga taong mas matagal magkasakit mula sa araw ma-expose sa tigdas.
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