Measles

Definition

A disease of the respiratory system, caused by an infection with Morbillivirus. This disease is characterised by a blotchy rash, fever, cough, conjunctivitis, or malaise. This disease may also present with tiny white spots with bluish-white centres inside the mouth. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, airborne transmission or direct contact. Confirmation is by detection of Morbillivirus RNA or measles-specific IgM antibodies.

Inclusions

• morbilli

4 subordinate codes

• 1F03.0Measles without complication
• 1F03.1Measles complicated by encephalitis
• 1F03.2Measles complicated by meningitis
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system

Also indexed as

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