Measles

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

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.

code elsewhere

• Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis  (8A45.01)

sections/codes in this section (1F03-1F03)

• Measles without complication  (1F03.0)
• Measles complicated by encephalitis  (1F03.1)
• Measles complicated by meningitis  (1F03.2)
• Measles with other complications  (1F03.Y)

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