Measles

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

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History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Chest X Ray
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Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
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Case #1
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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

Case #1

External Links

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