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Measles

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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Measles virus.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor-In-Chief: Joseph Nasr, M.D.[2] Synonyms and keywords: English measles; Morbilli; Rubeola

A child showing a day-four measles rash

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Measles from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

External Links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Measles.

‘Initiative for Vaccine Research (IVR): Measles’, World Health Organization (WHO)
Measles FAQ from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States

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