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Measles

MedGen UID:
6252
Concept ID:
C0025007
Disease or Syndrome
Synonym: Rubeola
SNOMED CT: Measles (14189004); Rubeola (14189004); Morbilli (14189004)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0004619

Definition

A highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus. Symptoms appear 8-12 days after exposure and include a rash, cough, fever and muscle pains that can last 4-7 days. Measles vaccines are available to provide prophylaxis, usually combined with mumps and rubella vaccines (MMR). [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Minor PD
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Prognosis

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Clinical prediction guides

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Recent systematic reviews

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